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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
56
GRADE
D
FIX
5
REVIEW
6
PASS
2
INFO
0
Checks
13
2 PASS 6 REVIEW 5 FIX
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::
8 navigation landmark(s) detected
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 8 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
1 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
B
Landmark Structure
11 landmarks
REVIEW
11 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
8 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
8 of 8 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
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 header NAV MAIN CONTENTINFO footer

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.

Learn more

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.

Learn more

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

B
Heading Hierarchy
26 headings, 2 skip(s)
REVIEW
26 headings, 2 skip(s)
Info::
Single H1 present
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H2 → H4 (missing H3)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H2 → H4 (missing H3)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
  • H3 Pocket the Edge on Android and iPhone.Ghostery comes along.
  • H1 Privacy you can see
  • H2 Fast, private and ad‑free browsing you can trust.
  • H3 Our core privacy tools
  • H4 Tracker & Ad Blocker
  • H4 Private Search
  • H4 WhoTracks.Me
  • H2 Let’s change ad blockers and digital privacy together
  • H3 GHOSTERY PRIVACY SUITE
  • H2 Ghostery is more than just an ad blocker
  • H3 Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker
  • H3 Ghostery Private Search
  • H3 Ghostery WhoTracks.Me
  • H3 Ghostery Privacy Digest
  • H2 Over 100+ million Ghostery downloads for privacy protection
  • H4 Join the Ghostery user community and protect your personal data online skipped
  • H2 Privacy and Transparency online
  • H4 Free vs Paid Ad Blockers: What's the difference? skipped
  • H4 What Does Google Know About Me?
  • H4 The Best Private Browsers For Online Privacy
  • H2 Join 100+ Million Ghostery downloads
  • H3 Protect your privacy with the web’s most advanced tracker & ad blocker!
  • H2 FAQ
  • H3 What’s an ad blocker?
  • H3 Why is Ghostery better than other ad blockers?
  • H3 Can I use Ghostery Ad Blocker on different devices?

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

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

C
404 Error Page
Action
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
404 Page Quality Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 Page Title The page you were looking for doesn't exist (404) Custom Styling Navigation Homepage Link Search Form
C
Favicon & Branding
Action
4 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
4 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
SVG favicon detected — scales perfectly to any size
favicon.ico Present
PNG Icons Present
Apple Touch Present
SVG Favicon Present
Manifest Icons Missing
Multiple Sizes Missing
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 20 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

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

0 pass 20 fail WCAG AA
h1 Privacy you can see
1.32:1
#000000
on
#202225
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · mid-page
h2 Fast, private and ad‑free browsing you…
1.32:1
#000000
on
#202225
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · mid-page
h2 Let’s change ad blockers and digital p…
1.13:1
#000000
on
#12121C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Ghostery is more than just an ad blocker
1.13:1
#000000
on
#12121C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Over 100+ million Ghostery downloads for…
1.13:1
#000000
on
#12121C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Privacy and Transparency online
1.13:1
#000000
on
#12121C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Join 100+ Million Ghostery downloads
1.13:1
#000000
on
#12121C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 FAQ
1.13:1
#000000
on
#12121C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h3 Pocket the Edge on Android and iPhone.
1.32:1
#000000
on
#202225
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · above the fold
h3 Ghostery comes along.
1.32:1
#000000
on
#202225
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · mid-page
h3 Our core privacy tools
1.17:1
#000000
on
#15161E
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 GHOSTERY PRIVACY SUITE
1.13:1
#000000
on
#12121C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Protect your privacy with the web’s mo…
1.13:1
#000000
on
#12121C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 What’s an ad blocker?
1.13:1
#000000
on
#12121C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Why is Ghostery better than other ad blo…
1.13:1
#000000
on
#12121C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Can I use Ghostery Ad Blocker on differe…
1.13:1
#000000
on
#12121C
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
title Ghostery Ad Blocker | Best Free Ad Block…
1.32:1
#000000
on
#202225
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
a Become a Contributor
1.32:1
#000000
on
#202225
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
p Ghostery Privacy Suite
1.32:1
#000000
on
#202225
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
a Tracker & Ad Blocker
1.30:1
#000000
on
#1F2124
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 Privacy you can see1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#202225
Fail
h2 Fast, private and ad…1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#202225
Fail
h2 Let’s change ad bl…1.13:13.0:1
#000000
#12121C
Fail
h2 Ghostery is more tha…1.13:13.0:1
#000000
#12121C
Fail
h2 Over 100+ million Gh…1.13:13.0:1
#000000
#12121C
Fail
h2 Privacy and Transpar…1.13:13.0:1
#000000
#12121C
Fail
h2 Join 100+ Million Gh…1.13:13.0:1
#000000
#12121C
Fail
h2 FAQ1.13:13.0:1
#000000
#12121C
Fail
h3 Pocket the Edge on A…1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#202225
Fail
h3 Ghostery comes along…1.32:13.0:1
#000000
#202225
Fail
h3 Our core privacy too…1.17:13.0:1
#000000
#15161E
Fail
h3 GHOSTERY PRIVACY SUI…1.13:13.0:1
#000000
#12121C
Fail
h3 Protect your privacy…1.13:13.0:1
#000000
#12121C
Fail
h3 What’s an ad block…1.13:13.0:1
#000000
#12121C
Fail
h3 Why is Ghostery bett…1.13:13.0:1
#000000
#12121C
Fail
h3 Can I use Ghostery A…1.13:13.0:1
#000000
#12121C
Fail
title Ghostery Ad Blocker …1.32:14.5:1
#000000
#202225
Fail
a Become a Contributor1.32:14.5:1
#000000
#202225
Fail
p Ghostery Privacy Sui…1.32:14.5:1
#000000
#202225
Fail
a Tracker & Ad Blocker1.30:14.5:1
#000000
#1F2124
Fail

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 80/100 — 4 failing, 16 passed
REVIEW
80

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.

Names and labels

When a button doesn't have an accessible name, screen readers announce it as "button", making it unusable for users who rely on screen readers. Learn how to make buttons more accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Icon menu header.ds-header > nav.ds-header-container > div.ds-header-menu-button > button

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
Icon caret right div.ds-home-header > div.ds-container > div.ds-banner > a.ds-button
Ghostery on Facebook div.ds-footer-container > section.ds-footer-notice > nav.ds-footer-socials > a
Ghostery on X div.ds-footer-container > section.ds-footer-notice > nav.ds-footer-socials > a
Ghostery on Linkedin div.ds-footer-container > section.ds-footer-notice > nav.ds-footer-socials > a
Ghostery on Instagram div.ds-footer-container > section.ds-footer-notice > nav.ds-footer-socials > a
Ghostery on Youtube div.ds-footer-container > section.ds-footer-notice > nav.ds-footer-socials > a
Ghostery on TikTok div.ds-footer-container > section.ds-footer-notice > nav.ds-footer-socials > a

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.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
GET GHOSTERY FOR CHROME div > div.ds-home-section-cta-button > p.ds-margin-v-m > a.ds-button-large
BECOME A CONTRIBUTOR section.ds-section > div.ds-section-header > div > a.ds-button
GET GHOSTERY NOW section.ds-testimonials-section > div.ds-text-center > p.ds-margin-v-m > a.ds-button-large
GET GHOSTERY FOR CHROME div > div.ds-margin-section > p.ds-margin-v-m > a.ds-button-large
New section.ds-footer-nav-container > nav.ds-footer-nav > a > span.ds-footer-badge

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

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
JOIN THE GHOSTERY USER COMMUNITY AND PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL DATA ONLINE div.ds-bg-gradient-gray > section.ds-testimonials-section > div.ds-testimonials-desc > h4.ds-display-s
Free vs Paid Ad Blockers: What's the difference? div.ds-blog-grid > a.ds-blog-post > div.ds-blog-post-content > h4.ds-label-l

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

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-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
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
`[role]` values are valid
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.
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.
Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
Document has a main landmark.
Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
Identical links have the same purpose.
`[accesskey]` values are unique
`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
ARIA input fields have accessible names
ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
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
`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
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
Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
`<object>` elements have alternate text
Select elements have associated label elements.
Skip links are focusable.
No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
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>`.
All heading elements contain content.
Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
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 83 images OK
PASS
All 83 images OK
Info::
14 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
69 image(s) with good alt text
83 images 69 good alt text 14 decorative
All images have appropriate alt text.
A+
Form Accessibility
No form controls
PASS
No form controls
Info::
No form controls on this page
No form controls found.
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