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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
59
GRADE
D
FIX
5
REVIEW
6
PASS
2
INFO
0
Checks
13
2 PASS 6 REVIEW 5 FIX
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::
2 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 2 <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
6 landmarks
REVIEW
6 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
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.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV MAIN ASIDE 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.

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

C
Form Accessibility
Action
5 of 9 controls have issues
REVIEW
5 of 9 controls have issues
Critical::
5 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <input type="text" name="prevent_autofill_username" id="prevent_autofill_username">; <input type="password" name="prevent_autofill_password" id="prevent_autofill_password">; <textarea name="g-recaptcha-response" id="g-recaptcha-response-0v7zfgnpz5mh">; <textarea name="h-captcha-response" id="h-captcha-response-0v7zfgnpz5mh">; <input type="submit">
Info::
4 control(s) properly labeled
9 controls
4 labeled
0 placeholder only
5 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#create-Inputtext.neocities.orgfor/id
#tags-inputtextTags (your interests, site topics)for/id
#password-inputpasswordPasswordfor/id
#email-inputemailEmailfor/id
#prevent_autofill_usernametext(none)none
#prevent_autofill_passwordpassword(none)none
#g-recaptcha-response-0v7zfgnpz5mhtextarea(none)none
#h-captcha-response-0v7zfgnpz5mhtextarea(none)none
inputsubmit(none)none

Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.

<input type="text" name="prevent_autofill_username" id="prevent_autofill_username">; <input type="password" name="prevent_autofill_password" id="prevent_autofill_password">; <textarea name="g-recaptcha-response" id="g-recaptcha-response-0v7zfgnpz5mh">; <textarea name="h-captcha-response" id="h-captcha-response-0v7zfgnpz5mh">; <input type="submit">

Why this matters

Form controls without labels — assistive tech announces 'edit text' with no context; users can't complete forms.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2

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 Neocities - Not Found 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 Create your own free website.
1.75:1
#000000
on
#293940
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · above the fold
h2 Unlimited creativity, zero ads.
1.78:1
#000000
on
#293A41
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · above the fold
h2 Sign up for free
1.83:1
#000000
on
#2C3C43
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · mid-page
h2 Featured Sites
1.88:1
#000000
on
#2C3E45
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Our mission: To make the web fun again b…
1.88:1
#000000
on
#2C3E45
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 50,646,120,899
1.88:1
#000000
on
#2C3E45
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 13,837,329,241
1.88:1
#000000
on
#2C3E45
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 323,854,120
1.88:1
#000000
on
#2C3E45
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 What are you waiting for?
1.88:1
#000000
on
#2C3E45
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Support Us
1.88:1
#000000
on
#2C3E45
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 About Us
1.88:1
#000000
on
#2C3E45
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 News
1.88:1
#000000
on
#2C3E45
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h3 Powerful features to help you build
1.80:1
#000000
on
#2A3B42
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · mid-page
h3 Share your web creation with the world
1.83:1
#000000
on
#2B3C43
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · mid-page
h3 HTML editor, right in your browser
1.88:1
#000000
on
#2C3E45
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Welcome back, web surfing
1.88:1
#000000
on
#2C3E45
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Follow your favorite Neocities sites
1.88:1
#000000
on
#2C3E45
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Web creativity plus community
1.88:1
#000000
on
#2C3E45
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Zero Advertising, Zero AI Data Selling
1.88:1
#000000
on
#2C3E45
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Fast Site Loading
1.88:1
#000000
on
#2C3E45
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h2 Create your own free…1.75:13.0:1
#000000
#293940
Fail
h2 Unlimited creativity…1.78:13.0:1
#000000
#293A41
Fail
h2 Sign up for free1.83:13.0:1
#000000
#2C3C43
Fail
h2 Featured Sites1.88:13.0:1
#000000
#2C3E45
Fail
h2 Our mission: To make…1.88:13.0:1
#000000
#2C3E45
Fail
h2 50,646,120,8991.88:13.0:1
#000000
#2C3E45
Fail
h2 13,837,329,2411.88:13.0:1
#000000
#2C3E45
Fail
h2 323,854,1201.88:13.0:1
#000000
#2C3E45
Fail
h2 What are you waiting…1.88:13.0:1
#000000
#2C3E45
Fail
h2 Support Us1.88:13.0:1
#000000
#2C3E45
Fail
h2 About Us1.88:13.0:1
#000000
#2C3E45
Fail
h2 News1.88:13.0:1
#000000
#2C3E45
Fail
h3 Powerful features to…1.80:13.0:1
#000000
#2A3B42
Fail
h3 Share your web creat…1.83:13.0:1
#000000
#2B3C43
Fail
h3 HTML editor, right i…1.88:13.0:1
#000000
#2C3E45
Fail
h3 Welcome back, web su…1.88:13.0:1
#000000
#2C3E45
Fail
h3 Follow your favorite…1.88:13.0:1
#000000
#2C3E45
Fail
h3 Web creativity plus …1.88:13.0:1
#000000
#2C3E45
Fail
h3 Zero Advertising, Ze…1.88:13.0:1
#000000
#2C3E45
Fail
h3 Fast Site Loading1.88:13.0:1
#000000
#2C3E45
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.

B
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 85/100 — 3 failing, 20 passed
REVIEW
85

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
website gallery div.row > div.col > p > a
Zero Advertising, Zero AI Data Selling section.section > div.row > div.col > h3
Neocities will never sell your data for AI training or put advertising on your … section.section > div.row > div.col > p
Neocities will never sell your data for AI training or put advertising on your … div.row > div.col > p > strong
supporter accounts div.row > div.col > p > a
donations div.row > div.col > p > a
Fast Site Loading section.section > div.row > div.col > h3
Neocities operates our own caching anycast CDN in over a dozen datacenters all … section.section > div.row > div.col > p
Developer Tools section.section > div.row > div.col > h3
Our fast static hosting comes with a great in-browser HTML editor, easy file up… section.section > div.row > div.col > p
command line tool div.row > div.col > p > a
APIs div.row > div.col > p > a
Open Source section.section > div.row > div.col > h3
We publish the code that powers the site for inspection. We want to win your tr… section.section > div.row > div.col > p
publish div.row > div.col > p > a
Rather than a constantly rushing river of information, Neocities sites are like… div.col > div.col > div.row > h3
— Rosy Hearts, Polygon. View All Press » div.col > div.row > h3 > cite
Polygon div.row > h3 > cite > a
View All Press » div.row > h3 > cite > a
Support Us div.row > div.col > div.f-Col > h2.delta
supporters div.col > div.f-Col > p.tiny > a
donations div.col > div.f-Col > p.tiny > a
Donate div.row > div.col > div.f-Col > a.action-Link
About Us div.row > div.col > div.f-Col > h2.delta
More About Us div.row > div.col > div.f-Col > a.action-Link
News div.row > div.col > div.f-Col > h2.delta
Read More Posts div.row > div.col > div.f-Col > a.action-Link

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
supporters div.col > div.f-Col > p.tiny > a
donations div.col > div.f-Col > p.tiny > a

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Names and labels

Labels ensure that form controls are announced properly by assistive technologies, like screen readers. Learn more about form element labels.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
form#createSiteForm > fieldset.content > div.siteCreateInputs > input#prevent_autofill_username form#createSiteForm > fieldset.content > div.siteCreateInputs > input#prevent_autofill_username
form#createSiteForm > fieldset.content > div.siteCreateInputs > input#prevent_autofill_password form#createSiteForm > fieldset.content > div.siteCreateInputs > input#prevent_autofill_password

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.

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>`
`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
`[role]` values are valid
Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
Input buttons have discernible text.
`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
`[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
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
No form fields have multiple labels
`[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
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
Elements use only permitted 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
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
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
`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
`<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
`<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.
A+
Heading Hierarchy
26 headings
PASS
26 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
  • H1 Neocities.org
  • H2 Create your own free website.Unlimited creativity, zero ads.
  • H3 Powerful features to help you build
  • H3 Share your web creation with the world
  • H2 Sign up for free
  • H2 Featured Sites
  • H2 Our mission: To make the web fun again by giving you back control of how you express yourself online.
  • H3 HTML editor, right in your browser
  • H3 Welcome back, web surfing
  • H3 Follow your favorite Neocities sites
  • H3 Web creativity plus community
  • H3 Zero Advertising, Zero AI Data Selling
  • H3 Fast Site Loading
  • H3 Developer Tools
  • H3 Open Source
  • H2 50,646,120,899
  • H3 Site Hits
  • H2 13,837,329,241
  • H3 Site Visitors
  • H2 323,854,120
  • H3 Site Updates
  • H3 Rather than a constantly rushing river of information, Neocities sites are like homes where users fix them up, spend time on them, and invite others to visit. — Rosy Hearts, Pol
  • H2 What are you waiting for? Start building your website now!
  • H2 Support Us
  • H2 About Us
  • H2 News
A+
Alt Text Quality
All 15 images OK
PASS
All 15 images OK
Info::
15 image(s) with good alt text
15 images 15 good alt text
All images have appropriate alt text.
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