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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
54
GRADE
F
FIX
6
REVIEW
3
PASS
4
INFO
0
Checks
13
4 PASS 3 REVIEW 6 FIX
F
Form Accessibility
Action
9 of 11 controls have issues
FIX
9 of 11 controls have issues
Critical::
4 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <input type="submit">; <input type="submit">; <input type="submit">; <input type="submit">
Warning::
5 control(s) rely on placeholder only
Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.
Got: <input type="text" name="text" id="text-2">; <input type="text" name="text" id="text">; <input type="text" name="name" id="name">; <input type="text" name="page_name" id="page_name">; <input type="email" name="email" id="email">
Info::
2 control(s) properly labeled
11 controls
2 labeled
5 placeholder only
4 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#page-Checkboxcheckboxnone
#checkboxcheckboxnone
#nametext(Enter your email address)placeholder only
#page_nametext(Example Text)placeholder only
#text-2text(photos, people, or groups)placeholder only
#emailemail(Enter your email address)placeholder only
#texttext(photos, people, or groups)placeholder only
inputsubmit(none)none
inputsubmit(none)none
inputsubmit(none)none
inputsubmit(none)none

Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.

<input type="submit">; <input type="submit">; <input type="submit">; <input type="submit">

Why this matters

Form controls without labels — assistive tech announces 'edit text' with no context; users can't complete forms.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2

Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.

<input type="text" name="text" id="text-2">; <input type="text" name="text" id="text">; <input type="text" name="name" id="name">; <input type="text" name="page_name" id="page_name">; <input type="email" name="email" id="email">

Why this matters

Placeholder-only labels disappear when the user starts typing — they must remember what the field was for.

Learn more

Placeholders are NOT labels. They vanish on input, fail color contrast checks (most are gray), and don't satisfy WCAG SC 3.3.2. Always use a real <label> alongside (or aria-labelledby).

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2 / Nielsen Norman

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::
6 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 6 <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
22 landmarks
REVIEW
22 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
6 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
2 of 6 <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

C
Favicon & Branding
Action
3 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
3 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
favicon.ico Present
PNG Icons Present
Apple Touch Present
SVG Favicon Missing
Manifest Icons Missing
Multiple Sizes Missing
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 3 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

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

17 pass 3 fail WCAG AA 1 pass AA only
title Flickr | The best place to be a photogra…
1.34:1
#000000
on
#232323
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
p Upgrade everything you do with Flickr Pr…
3.94:1
#000000
on
#6C6B67
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area) · over background image/gradient
p Unlock unlimited storage, ad-free browsi…
3.35:1
#000000
on
#63605B
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold · over background image/gradient

2 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
h1 The best7.73:13.0:1
#000000
#979EA2
Pass
h1 place to be a photog…7.73:13.0:1
#000000
#979EA2
Pass
h2 The World’s Photog…7.73:13.0:1
#000000
#979EA2
Pass
h2 Welcome to the nices…7.73:13.0:1
#000000
#979EA2
Pass
h2 Your photos, your wa…7.73:13.0:1
#000000
#979EA2
Pass
h2 inspiration overload…7.73:13.0:1
#000000
#979EA2
Pass
h2 Want7.73:13.0:1
#000000
#979EA2
Pass
h2 more?7.73:13.0:1
#000000
#979EA2
Pass
h2 Go pro7.73:13.0:1
#000000
#979EA2
Pass
h3 Stay up to date on a…7.73:13.0:1
#000000
#979EA2
Pass
title Flickr | The best pl…1.34:14.5:1
#000000
#232323
Fail
p Upgrade everything y…3.94:14.5:1
#000000
#6C6B67
Fail
p Unlock unlimited sto…14.56:14.5:1
#000000
#D9D7CE
Pass
p Upgrade everything y…14.56:14.5:1
#000000
#D9D7CE
Pass
p Unlock unlimited sto…14.56:14.5:1
#000000
#D9D7CE
Pass
p Upgrade everything y…14.56:14.5:1
#000000
#D9D7CE
Pass
p Unlock unlimited sto…8.63:14.5:1
#000000
#A8A6A0
Pass
p Upgrade everything y…13.72:14.5:1
#000000
#D3D1C8
Pass
p Unlock unlimited sto…3.35:14.5:1
#000000
#63605B
Fail
div Thank you! Your subm…6.61:14.5:1
#000000
#B28589
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.

A+
Heading Hierarchy
7 headings
PASS
7 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
  • H1 The best place to be a photographer online.
  • H2 MODE: The World’s Photography Festival
  • H2 Welcome to the nicest place on the internet.
  • H2 Your photos, your way.
  • H3 Stay up to date on all things Flickr
  • H2 inspiration overload.
  • H2 Wantmore?Go pro⋆
A+
Alt Text Quality
All 48 images OK
PASS
All 48 images OK
Info::
17 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
31 image(s) with good alt text
48 images 31 good alt text 17 decorative
All images have appropriate alt text.
A
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
PASS
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
Info::
Search form present on 404 page
404 Page Quality Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 Page Title Flickr: Page Not Found Custom Styling Navigation Homepage Link Search Form
A
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 90/100 — 4 failing, 28 passed
PASS
90

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.

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
JOIN US div.container-large > div.header-wrap > div.header_content-wrap > a#signup-button
BEST. NEIGHBORS. EVER. div.w-layout-grid > div#w-node-_1313dcbb-6789-e34d-ccd8-a4b8fa1da324-42d965d1 > a.link-wrap > div.text-link_primary
Monoram div.w-layout-grid > div.comment_component > div.comment_content > p.comment_user-text
Sasha T. div.w-layout-grid > div.comment_component > div.comment_content > p.comment_user-text
THIS PLACE. RIGHT HERE. div.w-layout-grid > div#w-node-_6af6cb6a-a56b-ba0a-f4d4-2cf81e005144-42d965d1 > a.link-wrap > div.text-link_primary
WHERE INSPIRATION CLICKS div.w-layout-grid > div#w-node-_57c87067-61b4-ab9a-7d42-7146a0491022-42d965d1 > a.link-wrap > div.text-link_primary
Legal div#w-node-_5fb639f9-f0b7-e414-a29d-5c7c6b53e2e3-437296f2 > div.flex-horizontal-left-bottom > div.margin-right > a.footer-text
Terms div#w-node-_5fb639f9-f0b7-e414-a29d-5c7c6b53e2e3-437296f2 > div.flex-horizontal-left-bottom > div.margin-right > a.footer-text
Privacy div#w-node-_5fb639f9-f0b7-e414-a29d-5c7c6b53e2e3-437296f2 > div.flex-horizontal-left-bottom > div.margin-right > a.footer-text
Cookies div.w-layout-grid > div#w-node-_5fb639f9-f0b7-e414-a29d-5c7c6b53e2e3-437296f2 > div.flex-horizontal-left-bottom > a.footer-text
Copyright © 2026 Flickr.com All Rights Reserved. div.container-large > div.w-layout-grid > div#w-node-_5fb639f9-f0b7-e414-a29d-5c7c6b53e2e3-437296f2 > p#w-node-_86f4ffd6-0c35-8c46-c777-557875fb888c-437296f2
By using this site, you agree with our use of cookies. Please see our privacy s… div#consent_blackbar > div#truste-consent-track > div#truste-consent-content > div#truste-consent-text
privacy statement div#truste-consent-track > div#truste-consent-content > div#truste-consent-text > a#truste-privacy-button
Accept div#truste-consent-track > div#truste-consent-content > div#truste-consent-buttons > button#truste-consent-button
Opt-out div#truste-consent-track > div#truste-consent-content > div#truste-consent-buttons > button#truste-ccpa-optout
Please select your preference div#truste-consent-content > div#truste-consent-buttons > span#truste-ccpa-status > span#ccpa-no-preference

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Names and labels

Adding discernable and accessible text to input buttons may help screen reader users understand the purpose of the input button. Learn more about input buttons.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.newsletter-sign-up > form#wf-form-Newsletter-Sign-up---page > div.div-block-37 > input.newsletter-submit-button div.newsletter-sign-up > form#wf-form-Newsletter-Sign-up---page > div.div-block-37 > input.newsletter-submit-button
div.newsletter-sign-up > form#wf-form-Newsletter-Sign-up > div.div-block-37 > input.newsletter-submit-button div.newsletter-sign-up > form#wf-form-Newsletter-Sign-up > div.div-block-37 > input.newsletter-submit-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
div.container-large > div.w-layout-grid > div#w-node-f83a4256-3284-f193-68da-5db5f6e5a737-437296f2 > a.social_icon div.container-large > div.w-layout-grid > div#w-node-f83a4256-3284-f193-68da-5db5f6e5a737-437296f2 > a.social_icon
div.container-large > div.w-layout-grid > div#w-node-f83a4256-3284-f193-68da-5db5f6e5a737-437296f2 > a.social_icon div.container-large > div.w-layout-grid > div#w-node-f83a4256-3284-f193-68da-5db5f6e5a737-437296f2 > a.social_icon
div.container-large > div.w-layout-grid > div#w-node-f83a4256-3284-f193-68da-5db5f6e5a737-437296f2 > a.social_icon div.container-large > div.w-layout-grid > div#w-node-f83a4256-3284-f193-68da-5db5f6e5a737-437296f2 > a.social_icon
div.container-large > div.w-layout-grid > div#w-node-f83a4256-3284-f193-68da-5db5f6e5a737-437296f2 > a.social_icon div.container-large > div.w-layout-grid > div#w-node-f83a4256-3284-f193-68da-5db5f6e5a737-437296f2 > a.social_icon
div.container-large > div.w-layout-grid > div#w-node-f83a4256-3284-f193-68da-5db5f6e5a737-437296f2 > a.social_icon div.container-large > div.w-layout-grid > div#w-node-f83a4256-3284-f193-68da-5db5f6e5a737-437296f2 > a.social_icon

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.

Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
BEST. NEIGHBORS. EVER. div.container-large > div.w-layout-grid > div#w-node-_1313dcbb-6789-e34d-ccd8-a4b8fa1da324-42d965d1 > a.link-wrap
THIS PLACE. RIGHT HERE. div.container-large > div.w-layout-grid > div#w-node-_6af6cb6a-a56b-ba0a-f4d4-2cf81e005144-42d965d1 > a.link-wrap
WHERE INSPIRATION CLICKS div.container-large > div.w-layout-grid > div#w-node-_57c87067-61b4-ab9a-7d42-7146a0491022-42d965d1 > a.link-wrap
BIGGR. BETTR. COOLR. div.w-layout-grid > div#w-node-fab06669-dbbe-6868-c592-360bd6e8e248-42d965d1 > div.max-width-small > a.button
EN div#weglot-switcher-1 > div.weglot_switcher > div.language-option > a#weglot-language-en
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
Buttons have an accessible name
Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
Form elements have associated labels
`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
`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
ARIA input fields have accessible names
Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
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.
No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
Document has a main landmark.
Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
`[accesskey]` values are unique
Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` 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 `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 type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
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.
`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
All heading elements contain content.
Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
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.
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