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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
50
GRADE
F
FIX
7
REVIEW
3
PASS
3
INFO
0
Checks
13
3 PASS 3 REVIEW 7 FIX
F
Heading Hierarchy
Action
41 headings, 3 skip(s)
FIX
41 headings, 3 skip(s)
Critical::
No H1 heading found
Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H2 → H4 (missing H3)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H2 → H4 (missing H3)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H2 → H4 (missing H3)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
  • H3 6 Musicals That Put a Modern Spin on Shakespeare
  • H4 'This Is a Gardening Show' and 4 More Shows to Watch for Earth Day
  • H4 10 Things From the 2000s That Are Suddenly Collectible—and Valuable
  • H4 Why Is It Easier to Remember Faces Than Names?
  • H3 Quiz: Can You Name These ‘80s Movie Stars in 8 Minutes or Less?
  • H3 4 Unsettling Theories About Edgar Allan Poe’s Death That Experts Still Can’t Explain
  • H3 6 Facts About Climate Change
  • H3 The Beatles’ 5 Most Underrated Songs
  • H3 Amazing Fact Generator
  • H2 LANGUAGE
  • H3 The Meaning of Viral Text Abbreviation "DTM," Explained
  • H3 What Is “Girl Dinner” and Why Did It Go Viral?
  • H3 Where Does the Saying “Bite the Bullet” Come From?
  • H3 What Does "Maxxing" Mean? The Viral Internet Slang Term, Explained
  • H3 The Word "Nitpicking" Might Not Mean What You Think It Means
  • H2 HISTORY
  • H4 SEE MORE skipped
  • H3 The Beatles and 6 Bands That Broke Up at Their Peak
  • H3 The Real Meaning Behind Angel Number 666
  • H3 If the Titanic Sank Today, What Are the Odds You'd Survive?
  • H3 4 Cults That Prophesied the End of the World
  • H2 ENTERTAINMENT
  • H4 SEE MORE skipped
  • H3 'The Mummy' Movies, Ranked From Least to Most Cursed
  • H3 8 Famous Albums Recorded in Less Than a Week
  • H3 Quiz: Can You Match These ‘80s Sitcom Catchphrases to the TV Show?
  • H3 Quiz: How Quickly Can You Name the Disney Movie Title With One Typo?
  • H2 GEOGRAPHY
  • H2 5 Luxury River Cruises That Double as Floating Hotels
  • H3 5 Destinations Where Tourists Outnumber Locals (And Where to Travel Instead)
  • H3 6 Quiet Towns Where Cars Are Banned
  • H2 QUIZZES
  • H4 SEE MORE skipped
  • H3 Quiz: Can You Name the Disney Movie Based on the Villain’s Plan?
  • H3 Quiz: Which 'Harry Potter' Character Are You?
  • H3 Quiz: How Many Eastern Time Zone Cities Can You Name Before Time’s Up?
  • H3 Quiz: Can You Match These Beatles Songs to the Year They Came Out?
  • H2 Privacy Preference Center
  • H3 Manage Consent Preferences
  • H4 Targeting Cookies
  • H3 Cookie List

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.

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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

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

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

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

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

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

Learn more ▾

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

F
Favicon & Branding
Action
1 icon(s) detected
FIX
1 icon(s) detected
Warning::
No favicon.ico at site root
Some older browsers, bookmark tools, and RSS readers look for /favicon.ico. Add one as a fallback.
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 Missing
✓ 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
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::
3 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 3 <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
39 landmarks
REVIEW
39 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
3 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
3 of 3 <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.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header 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

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 Page Not Found- 404 ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗
C
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Action
Score 75/100 — 6 failing, 17 passed
REVIEW
75

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.

ARIA

Using ARIA attributes in roles where they are prohibited can mean that important information is not communicated to users of assistive technologies. Learn more about prohibited ARIA roles.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Show More Menu Items div.headerFirstRow_yp7x2r > div.headerFirstRowItemsContainer_7pw4zh > div.style_c5fsgq > div.wrapper_mspo68

These are opportunities to improve the usage of ARIA in your application which may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Names and labels

When a button doesn't have an accessible name, screen readers announce it as "button", making it unusable for users who rely on screen readers. Learn how to make buttons more accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
article._7a0a3f > header._a80qtg > menu._1fcr9k0 > button._1lj3pvf article._7a0a3f > header._a80qtg > menu._1fcr9k0 > button._1lj3pvf
article._7a0a3f > header._a80qtg > menu._1fcr9k0 > button._1lj3pvf article._7a0a3f > header._a80qtg > menu._1fcr9k0 > button._1lj3pvf

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.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
The Meaning of Viral Text Abbreviation "DTM," Explained div.wrapper_1c773za-o_O-style_1tw771s > li.numberAndCardWrapper_camf91 > article.wrapper_1l1hla > a.style_v87xme
What Is “Girl Dinner” and Why Did It Go Viral? div.wrapper_1c773za-o_O-style_1tw771s > li.numberAndCardWrapper_camf91 > article.wrapper_1l1hla > a.style_v87xme
Where Does the Saying “Bite the Bullet” Come From? div.wrapper_1c773za-o_O-style_1tw771s > li.numberAndCardWrapper_camf91 > article.wrapper_1l1hla > a.style_v87xme
What Does "Maxxing" Mean? The Viral Internet Slang Term, Explained div.wrapper_1c773za-o_O-style_1tw771s > li.numberAndCardWrapper_camf91 > article.wrapper_1l1hla > a.style_v87xme
The Word "Nitpicking" Might Not Mean What You Think It Means div.wrapper_1c773za-o_O-style_1tw771s > li.numberAndCardWrapper_camf91 > article.wrapper_1l1hla > a.style_v87xme
Quiz: How Many Eastern Time Zone Cities Can You Name Before Time’s Up? div.section_vf2h3p-o_O-padding_mpeynb > div.thirdCard_1yehlh2-o_O-minorCard_1w3pa4f > article.style_1r31u9p-o_O-wrapper_qavtu4 > a.wrapper_1szuq01

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.

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
NEWSLETTER ul.scrollableUl_1l8sepq > li.li_1jtlxvu > a.spanWrapper_xsrqq9 > span.span_5kaapu-o_O-tagStyle_j66l0-o_O-link_1jh80f4
AMAZING FACTS ul.scrollableUl_1l8sepq > li.li_1jtlxvu > a.spanWrapper_xsrqq9 > span.span_5kaapu-o_O-tagStyle_j66l0-o_O-link_1jh80f4
BIG QUESTIONS ul.scrollableUl_1l8sepq > li.li_1jtlxvu > a.spanWrapper_xsrqq9 > span.span_5kaapu-o_O-tagStyle_j66l0-o_O-link_1jh80f4

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.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
SEE MORE div.padding_mpeynb-o_O-container_1eu48ni > div.titleItem_1wwpoag > a.base_1mjl8bb-o_O-style_db55wj-o_O-additionalStyle_1sawstz > h4.tagStyle_j66l0-o_O-linkText_1wkh9lf
SEE MORE div.padding_mpeynb-o_O-container_1eu48ni > div.titleItem_1wwpoag > a.base_1mjl8bb-o_O-style_db55wj-o_O-additionalStyle_1sawstz > h4.tagStyle_j66l0-o_O-linkText_1wkh9lf
SEE MORE div.padding_mpeynb-o_O-container_1eu48ni > div.titleItem_1wwpoag > a.base_1mjl8bb-o_O-style_db55wj-o_O-additionalStyle_1sawstz > h4.tagStyle_j66l0-o_O-linkText_1wkh9lf

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

Tables and lists

Screen readers require list items (`<li>`) to be contained within a parent `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` to be announced properly. Learn more about proper list structure.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
1 The Meaning of Viral Text Abbreviation "DTM," Explained div.wrapper_v8g468-o_O-sectionStyle_r3acvb-o_O-padding_mpeynb > section.sectionStyle_r3acvb > div.wrapper_1c773za-o_O-style_1tw771s > li.numberAndCardWrapper_camf91
2 What Is “Girl Dinner” and Why Did It Go Viral? div.wrapper_v8g468-o_O-sectionStyle_r3acvb-o_O-padding_mpeynb > section.sectionStyle_r3acvb > div.wrapper_1c773za-o_O-style_1tw771s > li.numberAndCardWrapper_camf91
3 Where Does the Saying “Bite the Bullet” Come From? div.wrapper_v8g468-o_O-sectionStyle_r3acvb-o_O-padding_mpeynb > section.sectionStyle_r3acvb > div.wrapper_1c773za-o_O-style_1tw771s > li.numberAndCardWrapper_camf91
4 What Does "Maxxing" Mean? The Viral Internet Slang Term, Explained div.wrapper_v8g468-o_O-sectionStyle_r3acvb-o_O-padding_mpeynb > section.sectionStyle_r3acvb > div.wrapper_1c773za-o_O-style_1tw771s > li.numberAndCardWrapper_camf91
5 The Word "Nitpicking" Might Not Mean What You Think It Means div.wrapper_v8g468-o_O-sectionStyle_r3acvb-o_O-padding_mpeynb > section.sectionStyle_r3acvb > div.wrapper_1c773za-o_O-style_1tw771s > li.numberAndCardWrapper_camf91

These are opportunities to improve the experience of reading tabular or list data using assistive technology, like a screen reader.

○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
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●Document has a main landmark.
●Identical links have the same purpose.
○`[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
○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
○`<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
○Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
○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
○`<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.
A+
Alt Text Quality
All 29 images OK
PASS
All 29 images OK
Info::
1 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
6 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
22 image(s) with good alt text
29 images 22 good alt text 6 decorative
IssueCount
too long1 image(s)
A+
Form Accessibility
All 6 controls labeled
PASS
All 6 controls labeled
Info::
6 control(s) properly labeled
6 controls
6 labeled
0 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#ot-group-id-C0004checkboxTargeting Cookiesfor/id
#vendor-search-handlertextCookie list searcharia-label
#chkbox-idcheckboxcheckbox labelfor/id
#select-all-hosts-groups-handlercheckboxcheckbox labelfor/id
#select-all-vendor-groups-handlercheckboxcheckbox labelfor/id
#select-all-vendor-leg-handlercheckboxcheckbox labelfor/id
A+
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA
PASS

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

20 pass
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h2 LANGUAGE21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 HISTORY21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 ENTERTAINMENT21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 GEOGRAPHY21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 5 Luxury River Cruis…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 QUIZZES21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Privacy Preference C…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 6 Musicals That Put …21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Quiz: Can You Name T…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 4 Unsettling Theorie…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 6 Facts About Climat…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 The Beatles’ 5 Mos…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Amazing Fact Generat…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 The Meaning of Viral…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 What Is “Girl Dinn…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Where Does the Sayin…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 What Does "Maxxing" …21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 The Word "Nitpicking…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 The Beatles and 6 Ba…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 The Real Meaning Beh…21.00:13.0:1
#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.

All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.

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