Accessibility
· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.DLandmark StructureAction5 landmarksFIX
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
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.
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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.
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
DHeading HierarchyAction34 headings, 1 skip(s)FIX
- H3 Built With Directus
- H3 Directus TV
- H1 Your backend.Everyone's workspace.
- H3 A production-ready backend before your second coffee. skipped
- H2 Model your data visually
- H2 Instant GraphQL + REST APIs
- H2 Bring any SQL database
- H2 Policy-based access control
- H2 Extend with custom code
- H2 AI-ready from day one
- H2 Your backend is a black box.That's the problem.
- H2 (empty)
- H2 Give your team the controls.Keep your guardrails.
- H3 Let workflows do the busywork
- H3 Tailor the view per role
- H3 Dashboards anyone can build
- H3 Extend every surface
- H2 AI that works with your data. Not a copy of it.
- H3 AI Assistant
- H3 Native MCP Server
- H3 Governed by default
- H2 Fits your stack. Not the other way around.
- H3 (empty)
- H3 (empty)
- H3 (empty)
- H3 (empty)
- H3 (empty)
- H3 (empty)
- H3 (empty)
- H3 (empty)
- H2 Stop drowning in tickets. Start shipping together.
- H3 1000+ Employees, 1 Data Platform
- H3 How Ripley Entertainment Used Directus to Revamp Their Digital Presence
- H3 How Copa Airlines is Elevating Their Passenger Experience
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.
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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.
Empty <hN> tags break the document outline — screen-reader users navigating by heading hit dead silence.
Source: WCAG 2.4.6
FLink & Button QualityAction13 issue(s) across 82 links and 5 buttonsFIX
| Element | Text | Issue | Suggested Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| https://directus.io/blog/100-tools-apps-… | 100+ More Use CasesBuild anyth… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://community.directus.io/ | Community ForumQuestions and c… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://testimonial.to/directus/all | Wall of LoveSee what others ar… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| /docs | Developers | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://github.com/directus/directus | 34,630 | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://directus.is/cms | See the Studio | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://hub.docker.com/r/directus/direct… | 41M+Downloads | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| https://github.com/directus/directus | 32K+Stars | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| https://directus.io/built-with-directus | 500K+Projects | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| https://directus.chat | 16K+Members | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| https://directus.is/backend/data-modelin… | Model your data visuallyDefine… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://directus.is/backend/apis | Instant GraphQL + REST APIsCon… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://directus.is/backend/dbs | Bring any SQL databasePostgres… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://directus.is/backend/auth | Policy-based access controlGra… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://directus.is/backend/extensions | Extend with custom codeBuild c… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://directus.io/mcp | AI-ready from day oneBuilt-in … | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://directus.is/site/nextjs | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://directus.is/site/nuxt | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://directus.is/site/astro | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://directus.is/site/sveltekit | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://directus.is/site/solidstart | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://directus.is/site/11ty | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /case-studies/prusa3d | Case Study1000+ Employees, 1 D… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /case-studies/ripley-entertainment | Case StudyHow Ripley Entertain… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /case-studies/copa-airlines | Case StudyHow Copa Airlines is… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| https://github.com/directus | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://directus.chat | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.youtube.com/c/DirectusVideos | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://hub.docker.com/r/directus/direct… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.npmjs.com/package/directus | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://x.com/directus | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.linkedin.com/company/directu… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.
https://directus.is/site/nextjs; https://directus.is/site/nuxt; https://directus.is/site/astro; https://directus.is/site/sveltekit; https://directus.is/site/solidstart; https://directus.is/site/11ty; https://github.com/directus; https://directus.chat; https://www.youtube.com/c/DirectusVideos; https://hub.docker.com/r/directus/directus (+3 more)
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
Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.
https://directus.io/blog/100-tools-apps-and-platforms-you-can-build-with-directus; https://community.directus.io/; https://testimonial.to/directus/all; /docs; https://github.com/directus/directus; https://directus.is/cms; https://directus.is/backend/data-modeling; https://directus.is/backend/apis; https://directus.is/backend/dbs; https://directus.is/backend/auth (+2 more)
Links with target="_blank" without rel="noopener" leak the originating page's window context — security and UX issue.
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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
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
BAlt Text Quality2 of 150 images have issuesREVIEW
| Issue | Count |
|---|---|
| missing | 2 image(s) |
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Each image without alt text is a WCAG 1.1.1 failure — invisible to screen-reader users, lost from Google Image Search.
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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
C404 Error PageActionCould not testREVIEW
404 page quality check not available.
CFavicon & BrandingAction4 icon(s) detectedREVIEW
CColor Contrast (Screenshot)Action20 text elements analyzed, 1 fail WCAG AAREVIEW
Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.
Show all checked elements (20)
| Element | Ratio | Required | FG | BG | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| h2 Model your data visu… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Instant GraphQL + RE… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Bring any SQL databa… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Policy-based access … | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Extend with custom c… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 AI-ready from day on… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| title The Headless CMS + B… | 1.23:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #0E1C2F | Fail |
| span Learn more about our… | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| span Product | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| div Use Cases and Featur… | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| div Headless CMS | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| div Manage and deliver c… | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| div Backend-as-a-Service | 20.65:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FDFDFD | Pass |
| div Build and ship appli… | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| div Headless Commerce | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| div A single source of t… | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| div 100+ More Use Cases | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| div Build anything (or e… | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| div Instant APIs | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| div Connect a database, … | 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.
BLighthouse Accessibility AuditsScore 84/100 — 4 failing, 18 passedREVIEW
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.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
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Downloads div.block-container > div.block-metric-group > a#metric-d312e27c-9363-4c59-adc3-3730e29572c5 > div.description |
Stars div.block-container > div.block-metric-group > a#metric-aa39c25f-c070-4aa1-a656-3ad6e7c204cd > div.description |
Projects div.block-container > div.block-metric-group > a#metric-16e2611f-315b-48d8-b525-801c8162ff98 > div.description |
Members div.block-container > div.block-metric-group > a#metric-cccdac53-dfd9-449c-91af-cc80debb90af > div.description |
Every project needs APIs, auth, and admin tooling. Directus gives you all of it… div.header > div.base-text-container > div.base-text > p |
Product Lead, Rescue.org div.base-quote > address.base-byline > div > p.title |
Your content team needs a field renamed. Marketing wants a campaign. PM is aski… div.header > div.base-text-container > div.base-text > p |
A visual workspace where content teams, business users, and AI work on live dat… div.base-text-container > div.base-text > div.section-header > p |
Build automations that trigger on data changes, schedules, or manual input. Con… div.header > div.base-text-container > div.base-text > p |
Content editors see what they need. Developers see what they need. Nobody gets … div.header > div.base-text-container > div.base-text > p |
Real-time visibility into what matters. No SQL required. Drag, drop, and share … div.header > div.base-text-container > div.base-text > p |
Custom interfaces, layouts, modules, and hooks. When the defaults aren't enough… div.header > div.base-text-container > div.base-text > p |
Directus treats AI as another member of your team. Same permissions. Same gover… div.header > div.base-text-container > div.base-text > p |
Writes, translates, and takes action on your content directly div.direction-vertical > div.base-card > div.content > p.description |
Connect any AI tool to your Directus data in seconds div.direction-vertical > div.base-card > div.content > p.description |
Same access policies apply to AI as to humans div.direction-vertical > div.base-card > div.content > p.description |
Tech Lead, The Shift Network div.base-quote > address.base-byline > div > p.title |
Directus works with whatever you're already building with. Bring your favorite … div.base-text-container > div.base-text > div.section-header > p |
Jan 31, 2025 div.direction-vertical > a.base-card > div.content > p.description |
Jul 2, 2024 div.direction-vertical > a.base-card > div.content > p.description |
Nov 17, 2023 div.direction-vertical > a.base-card > div.content > p.description |
Co-Founder, Rolley.io div.base-quote > address.base-byline > div > p.title |
A composable backend to build your Headless CMS, BaaS, and more. ul > li.logo > div.description > p |
Headless CMS li > ul.children > li > a |
Backend-as-a-Service li > ul.children > li > a |
Product Information li > ul.children > li > a |
100+ Things to Build li > ul.children > li > a |
Documentation li > ul.children > li > a |
Guides li > ul.children > li > a |
Community li > ul.children > li > a |
Release Notes li > ul.children > li > a |
Issue Tracker li > ul.children > li > a |
Feature Requests li > ul.children > li > a |
Community Chat li > ul.children > li > a |
Cloud Dashboard li > ul.children > li > a |
About li > ul.children > li > a |
Careers li > ul.children > li > a |
Brand Assets li > ul.children > li > a |
Contact li > ul.children > li > a |
©2026 Monospace Inc div.base-container > footer.footer > nav.secondary > small |
Cloud Policies nav.secondary > ul.links > li > a |
License nav.secondary > ul.links > li > a |
Terms nav.secondary > ul.links > li > a |
Privacy nav.secondary > ul.links > li > a |
These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.
Navigation
Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
A production-ready backend before your second coffee. div.block-container > div.header > div.base-heading-container > h3.base-heading |
These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.
Names and labels
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.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
div.base-container > div.block-container > div.direction-horizontal > a.base-card div.base-container > div.block-container > div.direction-horizontal > a.base-card |
div.base-container > div.block-container > div.direction-horizontal > a.base-card div.base-container > div.block-container > div.direction-horizontal > a.base-card |
div.base-container > div.block-container > div.direction-horizontal > a.base-card div.base-container > div.block-container > div.direction-horizontal > a.base-card |
div.base-container > div.block-container > div.direction-horizontal > a.base-card div.base-container > div.block-container > div.direction-horizontal > a.base-card |
div.base-container > div.block-container > div.direction-horizontal > a.base-card div.base-container > div.block-container > div.direction-horizontal > a.base-card |
div.base-container > div.block-container > div.direction-horizontal > a.base-card div.base-container > div.block-container > div.direction-horizontal > a.base-card |
nav.secondary > ul.socials > li > a nav.secondary > ul.socials > li > a |
nav.secondary > ul.socials > li > a nav.secondary > ul.socials > li > a |
nav.secondary > ul.socials > li > a nav.secondary > ul.socials > li > a |
nav.secondary > ul.socials > li > a nav.secondary > ul.socials > li > a |
nav.secondary > ul.socials > li > a nav.secondary > ul.socials > li > a |
nav.secondary > ul.socials > li > a nav.secondary > ul.socials > li > a |
nav.secondary > ul.socials > li > a nav.secondary > ul.socials > li > a |
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
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 |
|---|
Close div#header > div.base-container > div.banner-content > button.dismiss |
These items highlight common accessibility best practices.