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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
62
GRADE
D
FIX
6
REVIEW
3
PASS
4
INFO
0
Checks
13
4 PASS 3 REVIEW 6 FIX
D
Landmark Structure
Action
5 landmarks
FIX
5 landmarks
Critical::
No <main> landmark found
Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.
Info::
2 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
2 of 2 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
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.
Info::
Search landmark present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV SEARCH MAIN (missing!) 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

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.

Learn more ▾

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
1 navigation pattern(s)
FIX
1 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Search functionality detected
Got: role-search
Info::
2 navigation landmark(s) detected
Breadcrumbs
Search role='search' landmark
Skip Link
Labeled Navigation 2 <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.
B
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
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
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Jekyll • Simple, blog-aware, static sites | Transform your plain text into static websites and blogs ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✗
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 20 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

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

0 pass 20 fail WCAG AA
h2 Simple
1.66:1
#000000
on
#333333
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · mid-page
h2 Static
1.66:1
#000000
on
#333333
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · mid-page
h2 Blog-aware
1.66:1
#000000
on
#333333
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 with GitHub Pages
1.66:1
#000000
on
#333333
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h3 Get up and running
1.66:1
#000000
on
#333333
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
title Jekyll • Simple, blog-aware, static si…
1.48:1
#000000
on
#2B2B2B
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
span Jekyll
1.48:1
#000000
on
#2B2B2B
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
a Home
1.48:1
#000000
on
#2B2B2B
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
a Docs
1.48:1
#000000
on
#2B2B2B
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
a Resources
1.48:1
#000000
on
#2B2B2B
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Showcase
1.66:1
#000000
on
#333333
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a News
1.66:1
#000000
on
#333333
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a v4.4.1
1.66:1
#000000
on
#333333
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a GitHub
1.66:1
#000000
on
#333333
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Home
1.66:1
#000000
on
#333333
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Docs
1.66:1
#000000
on
#333333
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Resources
1.66:1
#000000
on
#333333
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a News
1.66:1
#000000
on
#333333
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a GitHub
1.66:1
#000000
on
#333333
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · mid-page
p Transform your plain text into static w…
1.66:1
#000000
on
#333333
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · mid-page
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h2 Simple1.66:13.0:1
#000000
#333333
Fail
h2 Static1.66:13.0:1
#000000
#333333
Fail
h2 Blog-aware1.66:13.0:1
#000000
#333333
Fail
h2 with GitHub Pages1.66:13.0:1
#000000
#333333
Fail
h3 Get up and running1.66:13.0:1
#000000
#333333
Fail
title Jekyll • Simple, b…1.48:14.5:1
#000000
#2B2B2B
Fail
span Jekyll1.48:14.5:1
#000000
#2B2B2B
Fail
a Home1.48:14.5:1
#000000
#2B2B2B
Fail
a Docs1.48:14.5:1
#000000
#2B2B2B
Fail
a Resources1.48:14.5:1
#000000
#2B2B2B
Fail
a Showcase1.66:14.5:1
#000000
#333333
Fail
a News1.66:14.5:1
#000000
#333333
Fail
a v4.4.11.66:14.5:1
#000000
#333333
Fail
a GitHub1.66:14.5:1
#000000
#333333
Fail
a Home1.66:14.5:1
#000000
#333333
Fail
a Docs1.66:14.5:1
#000000
#333333
Fail
a Resources1.66:14.5:1
#000000
#333333
Fail
a News1.66:14.5:1
#000000
#333333
Fail
a GitHub1.66:14.5:1
#000000
#333333
Fail
p Transform your plain…1.66:14.5:1
#000000
#333333
Fail

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 Hierarchy
6 headings
PASS
6 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
  • H1 Jekyll
  • H2 Simple
  • H2 Static
  • H2 Blog-aware
  • H3 Get up and running in seconds.
  • H2 Free hosting with GitHub Pages
A+
Alt Text Quality
All 3 images OK
PASS
All 3 images OK
Info::
3 image(s) with good alt text
3 images 3 good alt text
All images have appropriate alt text.
A+
Form Accessibility
All 1 controls labeled
PASS
All 1 controls labeled
Info::
1 control(s) properly labeled
1 controls
1 labeled
0 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#docsearchsearchSearcharia-label
A
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 93/100 — 2 failing, 18 passed
PASS
93

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. Link text that is discernible improves the experience for users with low vision. Learn how to make links distinguishable.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Markdown div.grid > div.unit > p > a
Liquid div.grid > div.unit > p > a
GitHub Pages div.unit > div.pane-content > p > a
custom domain name div.unit > div.pane-content > p > a
core team div.grid > div.unit > p > a
MIT License div.grid > div.unit > p > a
sponsors! div.grid > div.unit > p > 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-*]` attributes match their roles
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●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.
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●`[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 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.
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○`[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
○Buttons have an accessible name
○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
○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.
○Identical links have the same purpose.
○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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