Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.

SCORE

GRADE

FIX

REVIEW

PASS

INFO

Checks

5 PASS 3 REVIEW 5 FIX

Link & Button Quality

Action

9 issue(s) across 245 links and 51 buttons

FIX

9 issue(s) across 245 links and 51 buttons

6 link(s) with no accessible text

Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.

Got: https://www.youtube.com/c/Expressvpn?sub_confirmation=1; https://www.linkedin.com/company/expressvpn/life/life-at-expressvpn; https://twitter.com/expressvpn; https://www.facebook.com/ExpressVPN/; https://www.instagram.com/expressvpn/; #

1 link(s) with generic text

Generic link text like 'click here' doesn't describe the destination.

Got: /features/how-many-devices-can-i-connect ("here")

6 link(s) open in new tab without warning

Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.

Got: https://www.expressvpn.com/teams; https://holiday.com; https://www.intego.com; https://www.expressvpn.com/teams; https://holiday.com; https://www.intego.com

2 button(s) with no accessible text

Icon-only buttons need an aria-label so screen readers can announce them.

Got: button.navbar__dropdown-opener (#1389 on page); button.navbar__dropdown-opener (#1497 on page)

232 link(s) with descriptive text

245 links

6 empty

1 generic text

6 new tab

2 empty buttons

Element	Text	Issue	Suggested Fix
https://www.expressvpn.com/teams	VPN for Teams	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://holiday.com	holiday.com eSIM …	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.intego.com	Intego Award-winn…	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
/features/how-many-devices-can-i-connect	here	generic text	Replace with descriptive text
Before: here Suggested: How Many Devices Can I Connect
https://www.youtube.com/c/Expressvpn?sub…	(empty)	empty	Add link text or aria-label
https://www.linkedin.com/company/express…	(empty)	empty	Add link text or aria-label
https://twitter.com/expressvpn	(empty)	empty	Add link text or aria-label
https://www.facebook.com/ExpressVPN/	(empty)	empty	Add link text or aria-label
https://www.instagram.com/expressvpn/	(empty)	empty	Add link text or aria-label
#	(empty)	empty	Add link text or aria-label
https://www.expressvpn.com/teams	VPN for Teams	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://holiday.com	holiday.com eSIM …	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.intego.com	Intego Award-winn…	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
<button>	(empty)	empty	Add button text or aria-label
<button>	(empty)	empty	Add button text or aria-label

281 links and buttons have descriptive text

Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.

https://www.youtube.com/c/Expressvpn?sub_confirmation=1; https://www.linkedin.com/company/expressvpn/life/life-at-expressvpn; https://twitter.com/expressvpn; https://www.facebook.com/ExpressVPN/; https://www.instagram.com/expressvpn/; #

Why this matters

Links with no accessible text (empty <a></a>, image-only no alt, icon-only no aria-label) are unidentifiable to screen readers.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4

Generic link text like 'click here' doesn't describe the destination.

/features/how-many-devices-can-i-connect ("here")

Why this matters

Generic anchor text ('click here', 'read more', 'learn more') tells screen readers and search engines nothing about the destination.

Learn more ▾

Out-of-context lists of links read by AT (one navigation pattern) become useless when every link says 'click here'. Use the destination's title or topic as anchor text. Doubles as SEO win — Google passes anchor-text relevance to the destination.

Source: WCAG 2.4.4 / Google Search Central

Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.

https://www.expressvpn.com/teams; https://holiday.com; https://www.intego.com; https://www.expressvpn.com/teams; https://holiday.com; https://www.intego.com

Why this matters

Links with target="_blank" without rel="noopener" leak the originating page's window context — security and UX issue.

Learn more ▾

Without rel="noopener", the new tab can navigate the original tab via window.opener (tab-nabbing attack). Modern browsers default to noopener for target=_blank but only since recent versions. Always set rel="noopener noreferrer" explicitly.

Source: MDN target / OWASP

Icon-only buttons need an aria-label so screen readers can announce them.

button.navbar__dropdown-opener (#1389 on page); button.navbar__dropdown-opener (#1497 on page)

Why this matters

Buttons with no accessible text (icon-only, no aria-label) can't be activated by voice control or understood by screen readers.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 4.1.2

Web Manifest

Action

Valid manifest

FIX

Valid manifest

No name or short_name

Add a name field to identify the app.

192x192 icon present

Display mode: standalone

PWA Install Criteria Not Installable

Name ✗192×192 icon ✓512×512 icon ✗Start URL ✗Display Mode standalone ✓

Display Mode standalone Theme Color #ffffff Background Color #ffffff Icons 2 icon(s)

Dark Mode Support

Action

No dark mode signals

FIX

No dark mode signals

No dark mode signals detected

Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.

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.

Print Stylesheet

Action

No print styles

FIX

No print styles

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 ✗

Navigation UX

Action

No navigation patterns

FIX

No navigation patterns

3 navigation landmark(s) detected

No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected

These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.

Breadcrumbs

Skip Link

Labeled Navigation 3 <nav> element(s)

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.

Landmark Structure

6 landmarks

REVIEW

6 landmarks

<main> landmark present

3 <nav> landmark(s) found

3 of 3 <nav> elements are unlabeled

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

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

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

404 Error Page

Action

HTTP 404, custom page

REVIEW

HTTP 404, custom page

Correct 404 status code returned

Got: HTTP 404

Custom styled 404 page

404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page

Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Page Not Found | ExpressVPN ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗

Favicon & Branding

8 icon(s) detected

REVIEW

8 icon(s) detected

favicon.ico present at site root

HTML icon links detected

Apple touch icon present

Multiple icon sizes detected

✓ favicon.ico Present

✓ PNG Icons Present

✓ Apple Touch Present

✗ SVG Favicon Missing

✓ Manifest Icons Present

✓ Multiple Sizes Present

Heading Hierarchy

63 headings

PASS

63 headings

Single H1 present

2 empty heading(s)

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

H1 World’s #1 VPN. Now at $2.79/mo.
H2 What is a VPN?
H2 Why ExpressVPN?
H3 Servers in 105 countries
H3 Best-in-class encryption
H3 24-hour live chat support
H3 TrustedServer technology
H3 Lightning-fast speeds
H3 Works on every platform
H3 Use on up to 14* devices
H3 No activity logs
H3 World’s #1 premium VPN
H2 Ultra-fast servers around the globe
H3 UK
H3 Japan
H3 US
H3 Australia
H3 Taiwan
H3 Canada
H3 India
H3 France
H3 South Korea
H3 Turkey
H3 Argentina
H3 Italy
H2 Save up to 50% with ExpressVPN for Teams
H2 What people are saying about ExpressVPN
H3 (empty)
H2 Benefits and advantages of VPN
H3 Change your location
H3 Protect your privacy
H3 Increase your security
H2 When should I use a VPN?
H3 (empty)
H3 While traveling
H3 While having fun
H3 While on public Wi-Fi
H3 While gaming
H3 While file-sharing
H3 While shopping
H2 How does a VPN work?
H3 Without a VPN
H3 With a VPN
H3 Proxying
H3 Authentication
H3 Tunneling
H3 Encryption
H2 Types of VPN
H3 Commercial VPN
H3 Corporate VPN
H3 Self-setup VPN
H2 FAQ
H3 Why is ExpressVPN one of the best VPN providers?
H3 How to choose a VPN provider?
H3 What are the most important things when it comes to VPN?
H3 Are VPNs legal?
H3 Is ExpressVPN trustworthy?
H3 Why choose ExpressVPN over a free VPN?
H3 Can VPN bypass censorship?
H3 Which devices does ExpressVPN support?
H3 Can I use ExpressVPN while traveling or on vacation?
H3 Live, 24-hour customer support
H3 30-day money-back guarantee

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

Alt Text Quality

2 of 99 images have issues

PASS

2 of 99 images have issues

2 image(s) with filename as alt text

97 image(s) with good alt text

99 images 97 good alt text 2 generic

Issue	Count
filename	2 image(s)

A+

Form Accessibility

No form controls

PASS

No form controls

No form controls on this page

No form controls found.

A+

Color Contrast (Screenshot)

20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA

PASS

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

20 pass

Show all checked elements (20)

Element	Ratio	Required	FG	BG	Result
h1 World’s #1 VPN. No…	16.43:1	3.0:1	#000000	#DAE6E5	Pass
h2 What is a VPN?	16.43:1	3.0:1	#000000	#DAE6E5	Pass
h2 Why ExpressVPN?	16.43:1	3.0:1	#000000	#DAE6E5	Pass
h2 Ultra-fast servers a…	16.43:1	3.0:1	#000000	#DAE6E5	Pass
h2 Save up to 50% with …	16.43:1	3.0:1	#000000	#DAE6E5	Pass
h2 What people are sayi…	16.43:1	3.0:1	#000000	#DAE6E5	Pass
h2 Benefits and advanta…	16.43:1	3.0:1	#000000	#DAE6E5	Pass
h2 When should I use a …	16.43:1	3.0:1	#000000	#DAE6E5	Pass
h2 How does a VPN work?	16.43:1	3.0:1	#000000	#DAE6E5	Pass
h2 Types of VPN	16.43:1	3.0:1	#000000	#DAE6E5	Pass
h2 FAQ	16.43:1	3.0:1	#000000	#DAE6E5	Pass
h3 Servers in 105 count…	16.43:1	3.0:1	#000000	#DAE6E5	Pass
h3 Best-in-class encryp…	16.43:1	3.0:1	#000000	#DAE6E5	Pass
h3 24-hour live chat su…	16.43:1	3.0:1	#000000	#DAE6E5	Pass
h3 TrustedServer techno…	16.43:1	3.0:1	#000000	#DAE6E5	Pass
h3 Lightning-fast speed…	16.43:1	3.0:1	#000000	#DAE6E5	Pass
h3 Works on every platf…	16.43:1	3.0:1	#000000	#DAE6E5	Pass
h3 Use on up to 14* dev…	16.43:1	3.0:1	#000000	#DAE6E5	Pass
h3 No activity logs	16.43:1	3.0:1	#000000	#DAE6E5	Pass
h3 World’s #1 premium…	16.43:1	3.0:1	#000000	#DAE6E5	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.

Lighthouse Accessibility Audits

Score 91/100 — 2 failing, 26 passed

PASS

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
div.mobile-menu > ul.navbar__menu > li > button.navbar__dropdown-opener `div.mobile-menu > ul.navbar__menu > li > button.navbar__dropdown-opener`
div.mobile-menu > ul.navbar__menu > li > button.navbar__dropdown-opener `div.mobile-menu > ul.navbar__menu > li > button.navbar__dropdown-opener`

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.container > ul.footer__social > li > a.social__item `div.container > ul.footer__social > li > a.social__item`
div.container > ul.footer__social > li > a.social__item `div.container > ul.footer__social > li > a.social__item`
div.container > ul.footer__social > li > a.social__item `div.container > ul.footer__social > li > a.social__item`
div.container > ul.footer__social > li > a.social__item `div.container > ul.footer__social > li > a.social__item`
div.container > ul.footer__social > li > a.social__item `div.container > ul.footer__social > li > a.social__item`
body.landing > div.mobile-menu > div.mobile-menu__heading > a.logo `body.landing > div.mobile-menu > div.mobile-menu__heading > a.logo`

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.

○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

●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

●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents

●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

●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.

●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order

●Document has a main landmark.

●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used

●All heading elements contain content.

●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.

○`[accesskey]` values are unique

○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names

○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.

○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>`.

○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements

○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.

All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.