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Accessibility

· 24 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
78
GRADE
C
FIX
6
REVIEW
3
PASS
15
INFO
0
Checks
24
15 PASS 3 REVIEW 6 FIX
D
Landmark Structure
Action
No landmarks
FIX
No landmarks
Critical::
No <main> landmark found
Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.
Warning::
No <nav> landmark found
Info::
No banner (header) landmark
Info::
No contentinfo (footer) 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.

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>.

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.

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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.

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

F
Favicon & Branding
Action
2 icon(s) detected
FIX
2 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
No apple-touch-icon detected
iOS devices use this when users add your site to their home screen. Add <link rel='apple-touch-icon' sizes='180x180' href='/apple-touch-icon.png'>.
✓ favicon.ico Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✗ Apple Touch Missing
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✗ Multiple Sizes Missing
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::
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
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
0 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
B
Heading Hierarchy
No headings
REVIEW
No headings
Warning::
No headings found
Headings (H1-H6) create the document outline for screen reader navigation.

No headings found

Headings create the document outline for screen reader navigation.

Headings (H1-H6) create the document outline for screen reader navigation.

Why this matters

A page with zero headings is unnavigable by assistive tech and reads as one undifferentiated wall of text.

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Screen reader users navigate by jumping between H1-H6 elements. A page with no headings has no skip targets — users have to read every word linearly. Adding a heading hierarchy (one H1, then H2 sections, optional H3 subsections) makes the page skimmable for both AT and human readers.

Source: WCAG 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

C
404 Error Page
Action
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title The page you were looking for doesn't exist (404) ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 8 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

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

12 pass 8 fail WCAG AA 1 pass AA only
title freshnews - fresh tech news from around …
1.06:1
#000000
on
#0B0B06
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
div home
3.51:1
#000000
on
#666633
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
a customize
3.51:1
#000000
on
#666633
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
a account
3.51:1
#000000
on
#666633
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
a RSS
3.51:1
#000000
on
#666633
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Sign In
3.51:1
#000000
on
#666633
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a freshnews.org
3.51:1
#000000
on
#666633
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Ailun Screen Protector for iPad 11th A16…
3.51:1
#000000
on
#666633
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
title freshnews - fresh te…1.06:14.5:1
#000000
#0B0B06
Fail
div home3.51:14.5:1
#000000
#666633
Fail
a customize3.51:14.5:1
#000000
#666633
Fail
a account3.51:14.5:1
#000000
#666633
Fail
a RSS3.51:14.5:1
#000000
#666633
Fail
a Sign In3.51:14.5:1
#000000
#666633
Fail
a freshnews.org3.51:14.5:1
#000000
#666633
Fail
a Ailun Screen Protect…3.51:14.5:1
#000000
#666633
Fail
p Help support us:6.68:14.5:1
#000000
#95945F
Pass
a Shop on Amazon19.55:14.5:1
#000000
#FEF9C3
Pass
div Most Popular Story:19.55:14.5:1
#000000
#FEF9C3
Pass
a Alien World Chemistr…7.69:14.5:1
#000000
#A19F6C
Pass
a slashdot8.12:14.5:1
#000000
#CC9900
Pass
p Updated: less than a…15.91:14.5:1
#000000
#E0E0E0
Pass
a The 'Death of the St…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Google-Backed Satell…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Alien World Chemistr…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Australia To Put Env…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Steve Wozniak's Foun…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Xi Vows to Make AI f…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+
Heading Text Quality
No headings to evaluate -- check is N/A
PASS
No headings to evaluate -- check is N/A
Info::
No headings to evaluate -- check is N/A
A+
Alt Text Quality
All 1 images OK
PASS
All 1 images OK
Info::
1 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
1 images
IssueCount
too long1 image(s)
A+
Form Accessibility
No form controls
PASS
No form controls
Info::
No form controls on this page
No form controls found.
A+
Form Input Types
No form controls on this page
PASS
No form controls on this page
Info::
No form controls on this page
A+
Form Input Quality
No form controls on this page
PASS
No form controls on this page
Info::
No form controls on this page
A+
Mobile Keyboard & Autofill
No form controls -- mobile keyboard check is N/A
PASS
No form controls -- mobile keyboard check is N/A
Info::
No form controls on this page
A+
Document Language
Lang attribute set to "en"
PASS
Lang attribute set to "en"
Info::
<html lang="en"> is set and valid
Got: en
A+
Tabindex Anti-Patterns
No explicit tabindex attributes found
PASS
No explicit tabindex attributes found
Info::
No explicit tabindex attributes found
A+
Iframe Accessibility
No iframes on this page
PASS
No iframes on this page
Info::
No iframes on this page
A+
Tap Target Adequacy
All tap targets meet WCAG 2.5.5/2.5.8 sizing
PASS
All tap targets meet WCAG 2.5.5/2.5.8 sizing
Info::
All tap targets meet WCAG 2.5.5 (44x44px) sizing
A+
Mobile-Readable Font Sizes
All 250 visible text node(s) render at >= 12 CSS pixels
PASS
All 250 visible text node(s) render at >= 12 CSS pixels
Info::
All text uses legible mobile font sizes (>= 12 CSS px)
A+
PWA Depth
No PWA depth issues detected
PASS
No PWA depth issues detected
Info::
No PWA depth issues detected
A+
Mobile UX Depth
1 mobile-depth signal(s) detected
PASS
1 mobile-depth signal(s) detected
Info::
No `<meta name="theme-color">` -- browser chrome falls back to default
Without `theme-color`, Android Chrome's status bar and iOS Safari's toolbar fall back to a generic gray. Adding a single hex color in `<meta name="theme-color" content="#0066cc">` tints them to your brand color across all mobile browsers.
A
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 90/100 — 2 failing, 13 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
freshnews.org div#header > div#submenu > div#logo > a
Alien World Chemistry Found Inside Meteorite That Struck New Jersey Home div.row > div.notice > div.h3 > a
slashdot div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
technology review div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
venture beat div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
reddit div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
gizmodo div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
linux today div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
github trending div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
engadget div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
ieee spectrum div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
techdirt div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
ars technica div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
the register div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
lobsters div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
amazon tech gadgets div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
science daily div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
new york times div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
OSNews div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
hacker news div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
techmeme div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
9to5 mac div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
lifehacker div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
techcrunch div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
vox technology div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
neowin div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
io9 div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
metafilter div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
wired news div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
the verge div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
tom's hardware div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
mac rumors div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
phoronix div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
product hunt div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a
hacker noon div.grid > div.news-block > p.news-block-title > a

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Best practices

One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
html html

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-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●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
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
●Identical links have the same purpose.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
○Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
○`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
○`[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
○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
○`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
○`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
○Buttons have an accessible name
○`<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
○Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
○`<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
○Form elements have associated labels
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○Skip links are focusable.
○No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
○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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