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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
63
GRADE
D
FIX
4
REVIEW
5
PASS
4
INFO
0
Checks
13
4 PASS 5 REVIEW 4 FIX
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
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: #000000
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.

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::
4 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 4 <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
8 landmarks
REVIEW
8 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
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::
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.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER (missing!) 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.

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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.

Why this matters

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

B
Heading Hierarchy
82 headings
REVIEW
82 headings
Critical::
No H1 heading found
Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.
  • H2 The Latest
  • H3 Dakota Johnson Wore the Perfect Spring Outfit
  • H3 Watch the Teaser for Silo Season 3
  • H3 Bulgari’s New Perfume Smells Like a Luxury Hotel
  • H3 The Launch: Fashion News to Know This April
  • H3 What to Know About ‘Bottega Veneta for the Arts’
  • H3 What Happened to Sydney Sweeney’s DWP2 Cameo?
  • H3 The Sweet (and Savory) Rise of Melissa Ben-Ishay
  • H3 Wednesday Season 3 Heads to Paris—See the First Look of Jenna Ortega at the Eiffel Tower
  • H3 Wednesday S3’s First Look Takes Place in Paris
  • H3 Rihanna Opens Up About Rocki’s Magazine Cover Debut
  • H3 Rihanna on Rocki’s Magazine Cover Debut
  • H3 Inside Tyla and Zara Larsson’s Girls’ Trip at Coachella
  • H3 Inside Zara Larsson and Tyla’s Coachella Weekend
  • H4 SIGN UP FOR ELLE’S NEWSLETTER
  • H2 Most Popular
  • H2 Fashion
  • H3 Emily Blunt Sparkled in Mikimoto High Jewelry at the Devil Wears Prada 2 Premiere
  • H2 Beauty
  • H3 These 10 Claw Clips Will Turn Your Messy Bun Into a Statement
  • H3 See Emily Blunt’s The Devil Wears Prada 2 Glam
  • H3 Demi Moore’s Longevity and Wellness Secrets
  • H3 Sephora Sale Must-Haves, According to ELLE Editors
  • H3 Watercolor Makeup Is Taking Over
  • H2 Culture
  • H3 Is Beef Ending With Its Season 2 Finale? Here’s What We Know
  • H3 Watch the Practical Magic Sequel Teaser Trailer
  • H3 Heated Rivalry S2 Plot Points Revealed at BookCon
  • H3 When to Expect the Euphoria Season 3 Finale
  • H3 Euphoria Season 3, Episode 2 Recap
  • H2 Shopping
  • H3 Chanel Has Made ‘Tourist T-Shirts’ Cool Again
  • H3 Pink Jeans Are Spring’s Chicest Surprise Trend
  • H3 40th Birthday Gifts for Women Who Have Everything
  • H3 The Only Shoes to Wear With Bootcut Jeans
  • H2 News & Politics
  • H3 How to Help People Impacted by the Floods in Hawaii
  • H2 Horoscopes
  • H3 Aries Daily Horoscope
  • H3 Taurus Daily Horoscope
  • H3 Gemini Daily Horoscope
  • H3 Cancer Daily Horoscope
  • H3 Leo Daily Horoscope
  • H3 Virgo Daily Horoscope
  • H3 Libra Daily Horoscope
  • H3 Scorpio Daily Horoscope
  • H3 Sagittarius Daily Horoscope
  • H3 Capricorn Daily Horoscope
  • H3 Aquarius Daily Horoscope
  • H3 Pisces Daily Horoscope
  • H2 In the Magazine
  • H3 The Rise of Gen X Beauty
  • H3 Flowerovlove Is Defining a New Kind of Cool
  • H3 Better Sunscreen Is Finally on the Way to the U.S.
  • H3 Elena Rose Is Stepping Into the Spotlight
  • H3 Olivia Dean on Love Island, Being a Pisces, and The Art of Loving
  • H3 How Fashion Fell Hard for Opera
  • H3 Models in Their 40s and Up Ruled Fashion Month
  • H3 The Late ’90s Are Ruling the Runway
  • H3 Fashion Grails Are Going Up on the Auction Block
  • H3 Brett Heyman Thinks Kindness Is a Power Move
  • H3 Chiney Ogwumike Doesn’t Wait for Permission to Win
  • H3 Morgan Stewart McGraw Knows She’s Underestimated
  • H3 Chelsea Leyland Wants Women to Talk About Pain
  • H3 Jemima Kirke Answers Your Body Image Questions
  • H3 Jemima Kirke’s Best Tips for Socializing With Ease
  • H3 Jemima Kirke Gives Honest Parenting Advice
  • H3 Going Through a Breakup? Jemima Kirke Weighs In
  • H2 More Stories
  • H3 Meryl Streep Wears Runway Cape for DWP2 Premiere
  • H3 We Tried Nonfiction’s Cult Korean Perfumes
  • H3 Why Timothée Didn’t Return to Coachella With Kylie
  • H3 Kim and Lewis Step Out for a Malibu Date Night
  • H3 25 Chic Mother’s Day Gifts You Can Find on Amazon
  • H3 Victoria Beckham and Gap Debut Capsule Collection
  • H3 Gwyneth Paltrow Wants Strangers Updates
  • H3 How Hailey Supported Justin at Coachella
  • H3 PinkPantheress Invites Manon to Coachella Stage
  • H3 Lisa Makes a Surprise Coachella Appearance
  • H3 The Final Shot of Beef Season 2 Speaks Volumes
  • H3 Olivia Rodrigo Debuts New Single at Coachella
  • H3 We and our Vendors process data obtained through the use of Cookies for the following purposes:

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

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, 1 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

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

19 pass 1 fail WCAG AA 15 pass AA only
title Fashion Magazine - Beauty Tips, Fashion …
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h2 The Latest5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Most Popular5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 More Stories5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h3 We and our Vendors p…5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
title Fashion Magazine - B…1.00:14.5:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
span Search5.24:14.5:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
a Subscribe5.24:14.5:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
a Fashion5.17:14.5:1
#000000
#7E7E7E
Pass
a Beauty4.96:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7B7B
Pass
a Culture4.96:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7B7B
Pass
a Horoscopes4.96:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7B7B
Pass
a News & Politics4.96:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7B7B
Pass
a In the Magazine4.96:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7B7B
Pass
a Weddings4.96:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7B7B
Pass
a Newsletter4.96:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7B7B
Pass
a Follow4.96:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7B7B
Pass
a Other Editions4.96:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7B7B
Pass
a Privacy Notice4.96:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7B7B
Pass
a Terms Of Use4.96:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7B7B
Pass
a Skip to Content4.96:14.5:1
#000000
#7B7B7B
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
Alt Text Quality
2 of 89 images have issues
PASS
2 of 89 images have issues
Warning::
2 image(s) with generic alt text
Info::
2 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
1 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
84 image(s) with good alt text
89 images 84 good alt text 1 decorative 2 generic
IssueCount
generic2 image(s)
too long2 image(s)
A+
Form Accessibility
All 3 controls labeled
PASS
All 3 controls labeled
Info::
3 control(s) properly labeled
3 controls
3 labeled
0 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#input-P0-6textSearchfor/id
#input-PP0-7-0textSearchfor/id
#input-PP0-10-1textEmailfor/id
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 404 | ELLE ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✓
A+
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 100/100 — 0 failing, 31 passed
PASS
100

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.

○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
●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
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●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
●`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
●Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
●Identical links have the same purpose.
●Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○`[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
○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.
○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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