Accessibility
· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.DLandmark StructureActionNo landmarksFIX
No landmarks detected
Screen reader users have no way to navigate by region.
Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.
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.
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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
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.
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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
F404 Error PageActionHTTP 404, bare pageFIX
FFavicon & BrandingActionNo icons detectedFIX
DWeb ManifestActionNot foundFIX
No web manifest found.
DDark Mode SupportActionNo dark mode signalsFIX
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.
DPrint StylesheetActionNo print stylesFIX
BForm Accessibility2 of 2 controls have issuesREVIEW
| Control | Type | Label | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| #searchfield | text | (Module name) | placeholder only |
| input | submit | (none) | none |
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
<input type="submit">
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="q" id="searchfield">
Placeholder-only labels disappear when the user starts typing — they must remember what the field was for.
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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
CColor Contrast (Screenshot)Action20 text elements analyzed, 3 fail WCAG AAREVIEW
Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.
1 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)
| Element | Ratio | Required | FG | BG | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| h1 Comprehensive Perl A… | 20.41:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FAFCFD | Pass |
| h2 Welcome to CPAN | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Search CPAN via | 12.23:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #99CDE6 | Pass |
| h2 Recent Uploads | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Getting Started | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 How to contribute | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Perl Resources | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| title The Comprehensive Pe… | 18.43:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #EBF1F5 | Pass |
| p 10,000 open source P… | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Home | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Modules | 4.43:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #737373 | Fail |
| a Ports | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Perl Source | 11.04:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #99C2D6 | Pass |
| a FAQ | 3.36:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #006699 | Fail |
| a Mirrors | 3.36:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #006699 | Fail |
| a Search | 6.85:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #7099AD | Pass |
| p The Comprehensive Pe… | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a 10,000 … | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| p in 10,000 distributi… | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a mirrored | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #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+Heading Hierarchy7 headingsPASS
- H1 Comprehensive Perl Archive Network
- H2 Welcome to CPAN
- H2 Search CPAN via
- H2 Recent Uploads
- H2 Getting Started
- H2 How to contribute
- H2 Perl Resources
A+Alt Text QualityAll 3 images OKPASS
A+Link & Button Quality1 issue(s) across 34 links and 1 buttonsPASS
| Element | Text | Issue | Suggested Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| modules/04pause.html | this | generic text | Replace with descriptive text |
Before: this Suggested: 04pause.Html | |||
Generic link text like 'click here' doesn't describe the destination.
modules/04pause.html ("this")
Generic anchor text ('click here', 'read more', 'learn more') tells screen readers and search engines nothing about the destination.
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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
ALighthouse Accessibility AuditsScore 92/100 — 2 failing, 15 passedPASS
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.
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.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
more... div > ul > li > a |
Learn Perl td.third > ul > li > a |
Perl Documentation td.third > ul > li > a |
Mailing Lists td.third > ul > li > a |
Perl FAQ td.third > ul > li > a |
One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
html html |
These items highlight common accessibility best practices.