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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
64
GRADE
D
FIX
5
REVIEW
2
PASS
6
INFO
0
Checks
13
6 PASS 2 REVIEW 5 FIX
F
404 Error Page
Action
HTTP 403, custom page
FIX
HTTP 403, custom page
Warning::
Unexpected status code: HTTP 403
Expected HTTP 404 but received 403. This may confuse search engine crawlers.
Got: HTTP 403
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 403 ✗Page Title Just a moment... ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗
D
Web Manifest
Action
Valid manifest
FIX
Valid manifest
Warning::
No name or short_name
Add a name field to identify the app.
Warning::
No 192x192 icon
A 192px icon is required for PWA installation.
Info::
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 1 icon(s)
D
Dark Mode Support
Action
Theme color only
FIX
Theme color only
Info::
Theme-color present but no dark variant
A theme-color is set but no dark-specific variant was found. The browser toolbar may not adapt for dark mode users.
Got: #ffffff
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 ModePartial Dark Mode
color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

F
Navigation UX
Action
1 navigation pattern(s)
FIX
1 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Skip navigation link detected
Info::
4 navigation landmark(s) detected
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link Skip link detected
Labeled Navigation 4 <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.
C
Landmark Structure
Action
7 landmarks
REVIEW
7 landmarks
Critical::
No <main> landmark found
Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.
Info::
4 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
1 of 4 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV "Site menu" MAIN (missing!) ASIDE 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.

Learn more ▾

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.

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

C
Favicon & Branding
Action
5 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
5 icon(s) detected
Warning::
No favicon.ico at site root
Some older browsers, bookmark tools, and RSS readers look for /favicon.ico. Add one as a fallback.
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
✗ favicon.ico Missing
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✓ Manifest Icons Present
✓ Multiple Sizes Present
A+
Heading Hierarchy
45 headings
PASS
45 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
  • H1 Meta tests new add-on package with WhatsApp Plus subscription
  • H2 Top stories
  • H3 Facebook wants to scan users’ camera rolls for content
  • H3 EU officials explore plans for teen social media bans
  • H3 LinkedIn expands AI-powered conversational search
  • H3 Instagram expands Your Algorithm tool to Explore
  • H3 Snap lays off 16% of its full-time staff
  • H2 The Latest
  • H3 Meta plans large-scale job cuts beginning in May, says Reuters
  • H3 YouTube adds enhanced parental controls, offers tips to families
  • H3 Meta previews updates for its Edits app
  • H3 Pinterest CPG promotions outperform benchmark ROIs
  • H3 The latest xAI updates highlight major development push
  • H3 YouTube adds custom timestamp sharing for mobile
  • H3 TikTok’s US joint venture gains security infrastructure certification
  • H3 Judge sides with plaintiffs in case against online ICE trackers
  • H3 Threads will add Broadcast Channels-style feature called live chats
  • H3 Threads updates reply format and web UI
  • H3 X launches new Cashtags format on iOS in the US and Canada
  • H3 Meta raises the price of its Quest VR headsets
  • H3 Meta simplifies ad performance elements
  • H3 Social media has positive benefits for teens: report
  • H3 Grok faced potential removal from the App Store
  • H3 Pinterest’s latest ad campaign encourages people to get off social media
  • H3 Snapchat highlights opportunities for insurance brands
  • H3 Meta updates Threads API with more third-party app integrations
  • H3 Meta announces date for 2026 Conversations event
  • H3 Reddit launches new public beta integration with HubSpot
  • H3 YouTube expands C-SPAN partnership
  • H3 Mark Zuckerberg continues his pursuit of AI human clones
  • H3 TikTok adds new AI video generation to Symphony ad tool kit
  • H3 Advocacy groups warn against adding facial recognition to Meta AI glasses
  • H3 4 new engagement options for YouTube creators
  • H3 Get the free newsletter
  • H3 Take your knowledge further with
  • H3 You’re all set
  • H3 Most Popular
  • H3 Library resources
  • H3 Company Announcements
  • H3 Events
  • H3 Social Media Today news delivered to your inbox
  • H4 Explore
  • H4 Reach our audience
  • H4 Related Publications
  • H3 Get Social Media Today in your inbox
A+
Alt Text Quality
All 107 images OK
PASS
All 107 images OK
Info::
1 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
2 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
104 image(s) with good alt text
107 images 104 good alt text 2 decorative
IssueCount
too long1 image(s)
A+
Form Accessibility
All 8 controls labeled
PASS
All 8 controls labeled
Info::
8 control(s) properly labeled
8 controls
8 labeled
0 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#search-desktopsearchSearchfor/id
#id_8b8da8_emailemailEmail:none
#id_user_consent-sidebarcheckboxBy signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at anytime.for/id
#id_8f375a_emailemailEmail:none
#id_user_consent-bottomcheckboxBy signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at anytime.for/id
#search-mobilesearchSearchnone
#id_79db74_emailemailEmail:none
#id_user_consent-integrated_menucheckboxBy signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at anytime.for/id
A+
Print Stylesheet
Print styles detected
PASS
Print styles detected
Info::
External print stylesheet detected
Got: /static/css/print.css?120116090426
Print Stylesheet ✓ Print Optimized
Print stylesheet /static/css/print.css?120116090426 ✓Inline @media print Not detected ✗
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)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h2 Top stories20.12:13.0:1
#000000
#FAFAFA
Pass
h2 The Latest20.12:13.0:1
#000000
#FAFAFA
Pass
h3 Get the free newslet…20.12:13.0:1
#000000
#FAFAFA
Pass
h3 Take your20.12:13.0:1
#000000
#FAFAFA
Pass
h3 knowledge further wi…20.12:13.0:1
#000000
#FAFAFA
Pass
h3 Most Popular20.12:13.0:1
#000000
#FAFAFA
Pass
h3 Library resources20.12:13.0:1
#000000
#FAFAFA
Pass
h3 Company Announcement…20.12:13.0:1
#000000
#FAFAFA
Pass
h3 Events20.12:13.0:1
#000000
#FAFAFA
Pass
h3 Social Media Today n…20.12:13.0:1
#000000
#FAFAFA
Pass
h3 Get Social Media Tod…20.12:13.0:1
#000000
#FAFAFA
Pass
title Social Media News | …9.27:14.5:1
#000000
#ACACAF
Pass
span Opens in a new windo…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
span Opens an external we…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
span Opens an external we…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
span We and our 14 IAB TC…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
span Personal data may be…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
span Our third party IAB …21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
span You may change your …21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
span You may close this b…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.

A
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 90/100 — 3 failing, 25 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
Subscribe nav#top > div.site-menu-inner > div.menu-content-wrapper > a.nav-menu-item
Read more ➔ div.large-6 > section.hero-article > p.hero-article__teaser > a.call-out-link

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Navigation

A value greater than 0 implies an explicit navigation ordering. Although technically valid, this often creates frustrating experiences for users who rely on assistive technologies. Learn more about the `tabindex` attribute.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Skip to main content body.dash > a.button

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

Best practices

Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
search div.mm-top-bar > div.mm-search > form > button.search-button-front

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
●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.
●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
●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
●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
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●Identical links have the same purpose.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements 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
○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.
○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
○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.
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