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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
53
GRADE
F
FIX
7
REVIEW
4
PASS
2
INFO
0
Checks
13
2 PASS 4 REVIEW 7 FIX
D
Landmark Structure
Action
3 landmarks
FIX
3 landmarks
Critical::
No <main> landmark found
Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.
Info::
2 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
2 of 2 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Info::
No banner (header) landmark
Warning::
Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER (missing!) NAV MAIN (missing!) CONTENTINFO footer

Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.

Why this matters

Without a <main> landmark, screen-reader users can't skip past the navigation to the page content — every page starts with re-reading the menu.

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The <main> element marks the page's primary content area. Assistive tech offers a 'jump to main' shortcut — but only if <main> exists. Without it, every page navigation forces re-reading the header. Wrap your primary content in a single <main>.

Source: WAI-ARIA / WCAG 2.4.1

Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.

Why this matters

Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.

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When a page has multiple <nav> regions (primary, footer, breadcrumb), each needs aria-label or aria-labelledby. AT users navigate by landmark; identical 'navigation' announcements force them to enter each one to discover purpose.

Source: WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

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WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1

D
Heading Hierarchy
Action
59 headings, 1 skip(s)
FIX
59 headings, 1 skip(s)
Warning::
Multiple H1 headings (50 found)
A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H1 → H3 (missing H2)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Warning::
5 empty heading(s)
Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.
  • H1 (empty)
  • H1 (empty)
  • H1 'GMA' Deals & Steals for Earth Day duplicate H1
  • H2 Top Stories
  • H1 Elizabeth Smart posts bodybuilding photo, urges others to 'try new things' duplicate H1
  • H1 UK set to ban smoking products for those born after 2008 duplicate H1
  • H1 Earth Day 2026: What it's like to live in a car-free town in America duplicate H1
  • H1 'Sassy' baby Asian elephant is National Zoo's newest star duplicate H1
  • H1 'Michael' premieres Friday: Why the biopic already has people talking duplicate H1
  • H1 Fashion this week: What's new, what's cool and what's on sale duplicate H1
  • H2 (empty)
  • H1 'GMA' Deals & Steals for Earth Day duplicate H1
  • H1 The best last-minute gifts for Mother's Day duplicate H1
  • H1 Stylish matching sets for spring: Loungewear, workwear and more duplicate H1
  • H1 McDonald's announces new refreshers, variety of sodas coming soon duplicate H1
  • H1 Nikki Glaser talks new special ‘Good Girl’ duplicate H1
  • H1 Shop the books seen on 'GMA' for your next read duplicate H1
  • H2 Seen on the Show
  • H1 America the Beautiful: 'GMA' travels to 50 states in 50 weeks duplicate H1
  • H1 Shop 'GMA' Book Club YA picks duplicate H1
  • H1 'Yesteryear' by Caro Claire Burke is our 'GMA' Book Club pick for April duplicate H1
  • H1 Pokémon heists point to high demand for collectible cards duplicate H1
  • H2 Money Matters
  • H1 What to know about Trader Joe's settlement, how to submit a claim duplicate H1
  • H1 If Spirit Airlines liquidates, here's what experts say it could mean for travelers duplicate H1
  • H1 What a top airline CEO says about state of airfare prices duplicate H1
  • H2 What to Cook This Week
  • H1 Chef Mario Carbone shares chicken Sorrentina recipe duplicate H1
  • H1 How to make zucchini salad with tyrokafteri and other Mediterranean recipes duplicate H1
  • H1 Good Housekeeping shares healthy, nutrient-dense Mediterranean recipes duplicate H1
  • H1 How to make chef Michael Symon's beef keftedes with fresh pea‑lemon yogurt spread duplicate H1
  • H1 3 Easter recipes with Latin flare to make this holiday duplicate H1
  • H1 Chef Sheldon Simeon dishes out recipes from his new cookbook 'Ohana Style' duplicate H1
  • H1 Cauliflower brown butter pasta, shrimp skewers and lemon cookies: Recipes to try duplicate H1
  • H1 High-protein, plant-based recipes from Robin Arzón's new cookbook duplicate H1
  • H1 How to make smoky black beans and 'life-changing' ragù duplicate H1
  • H1 Blood orange salad and puttanesca recipes to try duplicate H1
  • H1 How to spring clean the green way duplicate H1
  • H2 Must-See Videos
  • H1 Nat Geo launches 'Step Into Wonder' campaign duplicate H1
  • H1 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' performs on 'GMA' duplicate H1
  • H1 Tips to spring-clean your outdoor areas duplicate H1
  • H1 The best '90s toys making a comeback for today's kids and families duplicate H1
  • H1 Meryl Streep and more step out in glamorous looks at 'Devil Wears Prada 2' NYC carpet duplicate H1
  • H1 Man builds 80 ‘Catirondack’ chairs for cats over 9 years duplicate H1
  • H2 The Good News You Need
  • H1 Nonverbal woman with cerebral palsy hopes to break state skydiving record duplicate H1
  • H1 3-year-old's baseball walk-up performance is must-see duplicate H1
  • H1 Doctor delivers 2 sets of twins on his 34th birthday duplicate H1
  • H1 British royals lead celebrations for late Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday duplicate H1
  • H2 (empty)
  • H1 Prince Harry says Princess Diana's death made him want out of royal role duplicate H1
  • H1 New details released on King Charles, Queen Camilla's US state visit duplicate H1
  • H1 Prince Harry, Meghan in Australia for 1st visit since leaving royal roles duplicate H1
  • H1 A cool girl's guide to pregnancy style: 5 essentials to add to your wardrobe duplicate H1
  • H1 Top jewelry picks for every style and budget: Mother's Day gift ideas, trending brooches and more duplicate H1
  • H1 Fallout after Fed nominee grilled on Capitol Hill duplicate H1
  • H3 Terms & Conditions skipped
  • H1 (empty)

A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.

Why this matters

Multiple H1s blur the page's primary topic — screen-reader users and Google both prefer one H1.

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HTML5's outline algorithm technically allows multiple H1s within sectioning content, but no browser implements it. In practice: one H1 per page. Use H2-H6 for subsections.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

Learn more ▾

Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.

Why this matters

Empty <hN> tags break the document outline — screen-reader users navigating by heading hit dead silence.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6

F
Favicon & Branding
Action
2 icon(s) detected
FIX
2 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
No apple-touch-icon detected
iOS devices use this when users add your site to their home screen. Add <link rel='apple-touch-icon' sizes='180x180' href='/apple-touch-icon.png'>.
✓ favicon.ico Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✗ Apple Touch Missing
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✗ Multiple Sizes Missing
D
Web Manifest
Action
Not found
FIX
Not found
Info::
No web manifest found
No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.

No web manifest found.

D
Dark Mode Support
Action
No dark mode signals
FIX
No dark mode signals
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected
color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗
F
Navigation UX
Action
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
2 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)
Info::
No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected
These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link
Labeled Navigation 2 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
2 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
B
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Navigation links present on 404 page
Info::
Homepage link present on 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Not Found - Good Morning America ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✗
B
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

20 pass 2 pass AA only
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h2 Top Stories21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Seen on the Show21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Money Matters21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
title GMA - Good Morning A…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
span Open menu21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Video21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Shop21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Culture9.60:14.5:1
#000000
#B6B182
Pass
a Family9.96:14.5:1
#000000
#B9B48A
Pass
a Wellness10.28:14.5:1
#000000
#C0B686
Pass
a Food9.61:14.5:1
#000000
#B9B175
Pass
a Living8.94:14.5:1
#000000
#B0AB77
Pass
a Style4.70:14.5:1
#000000
#877642
Pass
a Travel6.76:14.5:1
#000000
#999461
Pass
a News18.09:14.5:1
#000000
#DBF2FA
Pass
a Book Club18.09:14.5:1
#000000
#DBF2FA
Pass
a Newsletter18.09:14.5:1
#000000
#DBF2FA
Pass
a Privacy Policy18.09:14.5:1
#000000
#DBF2FA
Pass
a Your US State Privac…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Children's Online Pr…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

B
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 86/100 — 5 failing, 22 passed
REVIEW
86

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

ARIA

When an element doesn't have an accessible name, screen readers announce it with a generic name, making it unusable for users who rely on screen readers. Learn how to make command elements more accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
article.PosterView > div.twoup-skin > a.AnchorLink > div.icon-button article.PosterView > div.twoup-skin > a.AnchorLink > div.icon-button
article.PosterView > div.twoup-skin > a.AnchorLink > div.icon-button article.PosterView > div.twoup-skin > a.AnchorLink > div.icon-button

Focusable descendents within an `[aria-hidden="true"]` element prevent those interactive elements from being available to users of assistive technologies like screen readers. Learn how `aria-hidden` affects focusable elements.

Why this matters

Informational: a Permissions-Policy directive showing feature -> allowed origins.

Source: MDN Permissions-Policy

Failing Elements
Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images via LightRocket via Getty Images, FILE How to make z… div > div.lbJqa > div.qspDq > div.CarouselSlide
Danielle Occhiogrosso Daly Good Housekeeping shares healthy, nutrient-dense Med… div > div.lbJqa > div.qspDq > div.CarouselSlide
How to make chef Michael Symon's beef keftedes with fresh pea‑lemon yogurt spre… div > div.lbJqa > div.qspDq > div.CarouselSlide
3 Easter recipes with Latin flare to make this holiday div > div.lbJqa > div.qspDq > div.CarouselSlide
Kevin Miyazaki Chef Sheldon Simeon dishes out recipes from his new cookbook 'Oh… div > div.lbJqa > div.qspDq > div.CarouselSlide
Erin Scott Cauliflower brown butter pasta, shrimp skewers and lemon cookies: Re… div > div.lbJqa > div.qspDq > div.CarouselSlide
Johnny Miller High-protein, plant-based recipes from Robin Arzón's new cookbook div > div.lbJqa > div.qspDq > div.CarouselSlide
How to make smoky black beans and 'life-changing' ragù div > div.lbJqa > div.qspDq > div.CarouselSlide
Blood orange salad and puttanesca recipes to try div > div.lbJqa > div.qspDq > div.CarouselSlide

These are opportunities to improve the usage of ARIA in your application which may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Navigation

Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Terms & Conditions div.row-content > section.container > div.Disclaimer > h3.Disclaimer__title

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

Names and labels

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink
div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink
div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink
div > div.band-title-container > div.band-title-inner > a.AnchorLink div > div.band-title-container > div.band-title-inner > a.AnchorLink
div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink
article.headlines > div.four-up-title > h2.index-header > a.AnchorLink article.headlines > div.four-up-title > h2.index-header > a.AnchorLink
div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink
div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink
div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink
div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink
div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink
div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink
div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink
div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink
div > div.band-title-container > div.band-title-inner > a.AnchorLink div > div.band-title-container > div.band-title-inner > a.AnchorLink
div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink
article.headlines > div.four-up-title > h2.index-header > a.AnchorLink article.headlines > div.four-up-title > h2.index-header > a.AnchorLink
div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink
div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink
div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink div.hero-sugar > div.headlineCard > span.go-arrow > a.AnchorLink

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Best practices

One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
html html

These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
○The page has a logical tab order
○Visual order on the page follows DOM order
○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
○Custom controls have associated labels
○Custom controls have ARIA roles
●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
●`[role]` values are valid
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●Buttons have an accessible name
●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
●Background and foreground colors have a sufficient contrast ratio
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●All heading elements contain content.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
○ARIA IDs are unique
○No form fields have multiple labels
○`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
○Input buttons have discernible text.
○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
○Form elements have associated labels
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○Skip links are focusable.
○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○Identical links have the same purpose.
○Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
A
Alt Text Quality
All 49 images OK
PASS
All 49 images OK
Info::
11 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
2 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
36 image(s) with good alt text
49 images 36 good alt text 2 decorative
IssueCount
too long11 image(s)
A+
Form Accessibility
All 1 controls labeled
PASS
All 1 controls labeled
Info::
1 control(s) properly labeled
1 controls
1 labeled
0 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
inputinputSearch topics, writers and morearia-label
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