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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
55
GRADE
D
FIX
7
REVIEW
2
PASS
4
INFO
0
Checks
13
4 PASS 2 REVIEW 7 FIX
F
404 Error Page
Action
Soft 404 detected
FIX
Soft 404 detected
Critical::
Soft 404: server returns HTTP 200 for non-existent pages
The server returns HTTP 200 for a path that does not exist. Search engines will index these pages, diluting your real content. Configure your server to return a proper 404 status code for missing pages.
Got: Status: 200 for /beavercheck-404-test-aimhp5
404 Page Quality ✗ Soft 404 (HTTP 200)
Status Code: HTTP 200

The server returned HTTP 200 for a non-existent path. Search engines will index this page as real content. Configure your server to return HTTP 404 for missing pages.

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
F
Web Manifest
Action
Invalid JSON
FIX
Invalid JSON
Warning::
Manifest contains invalid JSON
Manifest at https://pastelink.net/manifest.json contains invalid JSON. Browsers cannot parse it.
Got: https://pastelink.net/manifest.json

Manifest contains invalid JSON.

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::
1 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 1 <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.
D
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Action
Score 64/100 — 5 failing, 9 passed
FIX
64

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.

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
div.wrapper > header > div.menu-toggle > button.menu-button div.wrapper > header > div.menu-toggle > button.menu-button

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
div.wrapper > header > div.banner > a.logo div.wrapper > header > div.banner > a.logo

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
Write text, web addresses or a mixture of the two and publish your creation. div.inner-wrapper > div#entry1 > div.text-box > p
All web addresses will be converted to hyperlinks automatically. Just separate … div.inner-wrapper > div#entry1 > div.text-box > p
After you press publish, a page will be created with your content - copy and sh… div.inner-wrapper > div#entry1 > div.text-box > p
www.pastelink.net div.example-box > div.example-container > p > a
www.google.com div.example-box > div.example-container > p > a
www.youtube.com div.example-box > div.example-container > p > a
http://wikipedia.org div.example-box > div.example-container > p > a
Pastelink has had very little downtime since it was first brought online in 201… div.inner-wrapper > div.entry > div.text-box > p
We make sure to keep loading times super fast and to provide a 24/7 service to … div.inner-wrapper > div.entry > div.text-box > p
We understand how important it is that your audience never hits a page load err… div.inner-wrapper > div.entry > div.text-box > p
Pastelink is available in 12 languages, professionally translated by native spe… div.inner-wrapper > div.entry > div.text-box > p
If you set your browser to an available language, Pastelink will automatically … div.inner-wrapper > div.entry > div.text-box > p
You can also use the menu drop down to select the language you would prefer. div.inner-wrapper > div.entry > div.text-box > p
There's a reason other sites try to copy our features - we know what you need. div.inner-wrapper > div.entry > div.text-box > p
Pastelink has been pioneering new useful features since 2014, all developed wit… div.inner-wrapper > div.entry > div.text-box > p
Other sites vanish as quickly as they appear. Stick with us as your pasting par… div.inner-wrapper > div.entry > div.text-box > p
Collapse all hyperlinks to references, icons or numbers. Prevent unsightly URLS… div.inner-wrapper > div.entry > div.text-box > p
References will be collapsed down to numbers and the full addresses will be lis… div.inner-wrapper > div.entry > div.text-box > p
[1] div.example-box > div.example-container > p > a
[2] div.example-box > div.example-container > p > a
[3] div.example-box > div.example-container > p > a
[4] div.example-box > div.example-container > p > a
www.pastelink.net div.example-box > div.example-container > p > a#linkone
www.google.com div.example-box > div.example-container > p > a#linktwo
www.youtube.com div.example-box > div.example-container > p > a#linkthree
http://wikipedia.org div.example-box > div.example-container > p > a#linkfour
Provide an edit code when you create a paste and use it to edit anytime. This e… div.inner-wrapper > div.entry > div.text-box > p
There is no way to reverse this encryption process - someone would have to gues… div.inner-wrapper > div.entry > div.text-box > p
After setting up your account, you'll be able to add connections. Use our 'Earn… div.inner-wrapper > div.entry > div.text-box > p
If you share this ad link instead of the direct Pastelink page, your viewers wi… div.inner-wrapper > div.entry > div.text-box > p
You'll then be able to collect your earnings directly from our partner. We've m… div.inner-wrapper > div.entry > div.text-box > p
Create a free account and manage your pastes at any time, using our custom past… div.inner-wrapper > div.entry > div.text-box > p
Create a free account div.entry > div.text-box > p > a
Clone your pastes, directly edit them, delete, restore and bulk process 100 pas… div.inner-wrapper > div.entry > div.text-box > p
Set your paste defaults - always start with the settings you'd like to use. div.inner-wrapper > div.entry > div.text-box > p
Need help? Looking for hints, examples or support? div.inner-wrapper > div.entry > div.text-box > p
Contact us at any time using the contact form for quick help with any problem y… div.inner-wrapper > div.entry > div.text-box > p
contact form div.entry > div.text-box > p > a
We'll do everything we can to ensure everything on Pastelink.net runs smoothly … div.inner-wrapper > div.entry > div.text-box > p
Contact Us div.contact-box > div.link-box-container > div.contact-info-box > h3
Useful Pages div.contact-box > div.link-box-container > div.link-box > h3

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
Create a free account div.entry > div.text-box > p > a
contact form div.entry > div.text-box > 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#index html#index

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
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
●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
○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
○Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
○List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
○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.
C
Landmark Structure
Action
3 landmarks
REVIEW
3 landmarks
Critical::
No <main> landmark found
Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.
Info::
1 <nav> landmark(s) found
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 (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

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

A+
Heading Hierarchy
12 headings
PASS
12 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
  • H1 Create and publish plain text containing links.
  • H2 Paste links and text together
  • H2 Reliable & long established
  • H2 Human Translated
  • H2 Pastelink is the Gold Standard
  • H2 Collapse links down
  • H2 Edit anonymously
  • H2 Earn money from your posts through our ad partners
  • H2 Create an account and manage your pastes
  • H2 We're here to support you
  • H3 Contact Us
  • H3 Useful 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
No form controls
PASS
No form controls
Info::
No form controls on this page
No form controls found.
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
h1 Create and publish p…13.08:13.0:1
#000000
#CCCCCC
Pass
h2 Paste links and text…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Reliable & long esta…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Human Translated21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Pastelink is the Gol…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Collapse links down21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Edit anonymously21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Earn money from your…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Create an account an…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 We're here to suppor…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Contact Us21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Useful Pages21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
title Pastelink.net - Publ…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Create21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a F.A.Q.20.47:14.5:1
#000000
#FCFCFC
Pass
a Contact19.43:14.5:1
#000000
#F6F6F6
Pass
a Recent19.09:14.5:1
#000000
#F4F4F4
Pass
a Login19.95:14.5:1
#000000
#F9F9F9
Pass
span عربي19.60:14.5:1
#000000
#F7F7F7
Pass
span bahasa Indonesia20.47:14.5:1
#000000
#FCFCFC
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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