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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
58
GRADE
D
FIX
5
REVIEW
7
PASS
1
INFO
0
Checks
13
1 PASS 7 REVIEW 5 FIX
D
Heading Hierarchy
Action
3 headings, 1 skip(s)
FIX
3 headings, 1 skip(s)
Critical::
No H1 heading found
Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H3 → H6 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Warning::
2 empty heading(s)
Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.
  • H3 Buscar y Encontrar
  • H6 (empty)
  • H6 (empty)

Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.

Why this matters

No H1 means screen-reader users can't identify the page's primary topic, and Google's content-extraction degrades.

Learn more

The H1 is the document title for assistive tech and a strong signal to search engines about page topic. Pages without one force screen readers to fall back to the <title> attribute or page chrome. Add a single H1 that names the page's primary subject.

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

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
1 navigation pattern(s)
FIX
1 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Search functionality detected
Got: role-search
Info::
1 navigation landmark(s) detected
Breadcrumbs
Search role='search' landmark
Skip Link
Labeled Navigation 1 <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
Landmark Structure
6 landmarks
REVIEW
6 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
1 <nav> landmark(s) found
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.
Info::
Search landmark present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER (missing!) NAV "Category navigation" SEARCH MAIN CONTENTINFO footer

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
Alt Text Quality
2 of 73 images have issues
REVIEW
2 of 73 images have issues
Critical::
2 image(s) missing alt attribute
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Info::
5 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
16 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
50 image(s) with good alt text
73 images 50 good alt text 16 decorative 2 missing
IssueCount
missing2 image(s)
too long5 image(s)

Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.

Why this matters

Each image without alt text is a WCAG 1.1.1 failure — invisible to screen-reader users, lost from Google Image Search.

Learn more

WCAG 2.1 Level A requires text alternatives for non-decorative images. Empty alt='' is fine for decorative; meaningful images need descriptive text. Common fixes: CMS audit + bulk add, build-time linter (alt-text-required ESLint rule), CI gate on Lighthouse a11y score.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.1.1 / WebAIM Million Report

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 Ropa de Mujer y Hombre, Comprar Moda Online | SHEIN Custom Styling Navigation Homepage Link Search Form
B
Favicon & Branding
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::
Multiple icon sizes detected
favicon.ico Present
PNG Icons Present
Apple Touch Present
SVG Favicon Missing
Manifest Icons Missing
Multiple Sizes Present
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 16 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

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

4 pass 16 fail WCAG AA 1 pass AA only
title Ropa y moda de Mujer al mejor pre…
3.45:1
#000000
on
#65625C
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
p Centro de preferencias de privacidad
1.41:1
#000000
on
#282725
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area) · over background image/gradient
p Cuando visitas cualquier sitio web, este…
1.07:1
#000000
on
#0B0B0B
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area) · over background image/gradient
span Más información
3.66:1
#2D68A8
on
#000000
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
div SHEIN_KEY_PREFERENCE_BTN_ALLOW_ALL
1.87:1
#000000
on
#3B3B3B
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold · over background image/gradient
p Administrar preferencias de consentimien…
3.44:1
#000000
on
#626262
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
div Cookies estrictamente necesarias
3.44:1
#000000
on
#626262
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
div Siempre activo
1.04:1
#3860BE
on
#626262
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
div Estas galletas son necesarias para el fu…
3.44:1
#000000
on
#626262
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
p<span lista de galletas
1.06:1
#2D68A8
on
#626262
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
div Cookies de rendimiento
3.44:1
#000000
on
#626262
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
div Estas cookies nos permiten contar las vi…
3.44:1
#000000
on
#626262
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
p<span lista de galletas
1.06:1
#2D68A8
on
#626262
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
div Cookies funcionales
3.44:1
#000000
on
#626262
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · mid-page
p<span lista de galletas
3.09:1
#2D68A8
on
#BEBEBE
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · mid-page · over background image/gradient
p<span lista de galletas
2.02:1
#2D68A8
on
#999999
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · mid-page · over background image/gradient

5 contrast failures on background images/gradients

These failures are invisible to CSS-based accessibility tools like Lighthouse. The text may be fine on a solid background, but fails when rendered over an image or gradient.

Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h3 Buscar y Encontrar3.55:13.0:1
#000000
#646464
Pass
title Ropa y moda de M…3.45:14.5:1
#000000
#65625C
Fail
p Centro de preferenci…1.41:14.5:1
#000000
#282725
Fail
p Cuando visitas cualq…1.07:14.5:1
#000000
#0B0B0B
Fail
span Más información3.66:14.5:1
#2D68A8
#000000
Fail
div SHEIN_KEY_PREFERENCE…1.87:14.5:1
#000000
#3B3B3B
Fail
p Administrar preferen…3.44:14.5:1
#000000
#626262
Fail
div Cookies estrictament…3.44:14.5:1
#000000
#626262
Fail
div Siempre activo1.04:14.5:1
#3860BE
#626262
Fail
div Estas galletas son n…3.44:14.5:1
#000000
#626262
Fail
p<span lista de galletas1.06:14.5:1
#2D68A8
#626262
Fail
div Cookies de rendimien…3.44:14.5:1
#000000
#626262
Fail
div Estas cookies nos pe…3.44:14.5:1
#000000
#626262
Fail
p<span lista de galletas1.06:14.5:1
#2D68A8
#626262
Fail
div Cookies funcionales3.44:14.5:1
#000000
#626262
Fail
div Estas cookies permit…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
p<span lista de galletas3.09:14.5:1
#2D68A8
#BEBEBE
Fail
div Cookies de targeting17.30:14.5:1
#000000
#E9E9E9
Pass
div Estas cookies pueden…20.47:14.5:1
#000000
#FCFCFC
Pass
p<span lista de galletas2.02:14.5:1
#2D68A8
#999999
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 82/100 — 4 failing, 24 passed
REVIEW
82

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

Using ARIA attributes in roles where they are prohibited can mean that important information is not communicated to users of assistive technologies. Learn more about prohibited ARIA roles.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
4,42€ div.immersiveBanner-products-container > div.immersiveBanner-products-container__product-item > div.product-card > div.bff-price-container
6,49€ div.immersiveBanner-products-container > div.immersiveBanner-products-container__product-item > div.product-card > div.bff-price-container
4,12€ div.immersiveBanner-products-container > div.immersiveBanner-products-container__product-item > div.product-card > div.bff-price-container
4,12€ div.immersiveBanner-products-container > div.immersiveBanner-products-container__product-item > div.product-card > div.bff-price-container
3,94€ div.immersiveBanner-products-container > div.immersiveBanner-products-container__product-item > div.product-card > div.bff-price-container
19,95€ div.immersiveBanner-products-container > div.immersiveBanner-products-container__product-item > div.product-card > div.bff-price-container
5,60€ div.multi-line__half-container > div.multi-line__half_container-product > div.product-card > div.bff-price-container
0,44€ div.multi-line__half-container > div.multi-line__half_container-product > div.product-card > div.bff-price-container
24,99€ div.multi-line__half-container > div.multi-line__half_container-product > div.product-card > div.bff-price-container
7,96€ div.multi-line__half-container > div.multi-line__half_container-product > div.product-card > div.bff-price-container
9,99€ div.scroll-snap-wrapper > div.single-container__swiper_slide > div.product-card > div.bff-price-container
14,42€ div.scroll-snap-wrapper > div.single-container__swiper_slide > div.product-card > div.bff-price-container
26,28€ div.scroll-snap-wrapper > div.single-container__swiper_slide > div.product-card > div.bff-price-container
100,78€ div.scroll-snap-wrapper > div.single-container__swiper_slide > div.product-card > div.bff-price-container
42,52€ div.scroll-snap-wrapper > div.single-container__swiper_slide > div.product-card > div.bff-price-container

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.

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.bsc-common-header > header.bsc-common-header__wrap > div.bsc-common-header__left > button.full-hotzone-icon div.bsc-common-header > header.bsc-common-header__wrap > div.bsc-common-header__left > button.full-hotzone-icon

Informative elements should aim for short, descriptive alternate text. Decorative elements can be ignored with an empty alt attribute. Learn more about the `alt` attribute.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
body > div._shein_privacy_3412236945 > div.cmp_c_1100 > img.cmp_c_1500 body > div._shein_privacy_3412236945 > div.cmp_c_1100 > img.cmp_c_1500

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

Disabling zooming is problematic for users with low vision who rely on screen magnification to properly see the contents of a web page. Learn more about the viewport meta tag.

Why this matters

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

Source: MDN Permissions-Policy

Failing Elements
head > meta head > meta

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
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
`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
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.
Links have a discernible name
No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
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
Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
`[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 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
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.
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.
Identical links have the same purpose.
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+
Form Accessibility
All 5 controls labeled
PASS
All 5 controls labeled
Info::
5 control(s) properly labeled
5 controls
5 labeled
0 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
inputcheckboxnone
inputcheckboxnone
inputcheckboxnone
inputcheckboxnone
header-searchsearchBuscar: aria-label
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