Accessibility
· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.FLink & Button QualityAction28 issue(s) across 992 links and 64 buttonsFIX
| Element | Text | Issue | Suggested Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| /search | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /search | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /video | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.newsukadvertising.co.uk/the-… | Place an announcement | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.newsukadvertising.co.uk | Classified advertising | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5… | Display advertising | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.newscareers.co.uk/vacancies/… | Careers | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk | The Sunday Times Wine Club | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://times.newsprints.co.uk/?utm_sour… | Times Print Gallery | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.timesbookshop.co.uk | Times Bookshop | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.theaustralian.com.au | The Australian | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.barrons.com | Barron's | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.dowjones.com | Dow Jones | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.fnlondon.com | Financial News London | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.investors.com | Investor's Business Daily | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.mansionglobal.com | Mansion Global | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.marketwatch.com | MarketWatch | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.realtor.com | Realtor.com | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.thesun.co.uk | The Sun | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.the-tls.co.uk | Times Literary Supplement | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.wsj.com | The Wall Street Journal | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.talksport.com | talkSPORT | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.newsprivacy.co.uk | Privacy & cookie policy | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.thetimes.com/static/generati… | Generative AI editorial guidel… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.newslicensing.co.uk | Licensing | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.
/search; /search; /video
Links with no accessible text (empty <a></a>, image-only no alt, icon-only no aria-label) are unidentifiable to screen readers.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4
Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.
https://www.newsukadvertising.co.uk/the-times/announcements; https://www.newsukadvertising.co.uk; https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dc5660bade009281aa8ed04/t/64f71afd3bb…; https://www.newscareers.co.uk/vacancies/vacancy-search-results.aspx; https://www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk; https://times.newsprints.co.uk/?utm_source=the_times; https://www.timesbookshop.co.uk; https://www.theaustralian.com.au; https://www.barrons.com; https://www.dowjones.com (+12 more)
Links with target="_blank" without rel="noopener" leak the originating page's window context — security and UX issue.
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Without rel="noopener", the new tab can navigate the original tab via window.opener (tab-nabbing attack). Modern browsers default to noopener for target=_blank but only since recent versions. Always set rel="noopener noreferrer" explicitly.
Source: MDN target / OWASP
Icon-only buttons need an aria-label so screen readers can announce them.
button.video-play-button (#3729 on page); button.video-play-button (#3743 on page); button.video-play-button (#3757 on page); button.video-play-button (#3991 on page); button.video-play-button (#4005 on page); button.video-play-button (#4019 on page); button.video-play-button (#4033 on page); button.video-play-button (#4047 on page); button.video-play-button (#4061 on page); button.video-play-button (#4075 on page) (+15 more)
Buttons with no accessible text (icon-only, no aria-label) can't be activated by voice control or understood by screen readers.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 4.1.2
DPrint StylesheetActionNo print stylesFIX
CForm AccessibilityAction3 of 9 controls have issuesREVIEW
| Control | Type | Label | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| #vjs_select_602 | select | Color | for/id |
| #vjs_select_607 | select | Opacity | for/id |
| #vjs_select_617 | select | Color | for/id |
| #vjs_select_622 | select | Opacity | for/id |
| #vjs_select_632 | select | Color | for/id |
| #vjs_select_637 | select | Opacity | for/id |
| #vjs_select_652 | select | (none) | none |
| #vjs_select_671 | select | (none) | none |
| #vjs_select_686 | select | (none) | none |
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
<select id="vjs_select_652">; <select id="vjs_select_671">; <select id="vjs_select_686">
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
C404 Error PageActionHTTP 404, custom pageREVIEW
CFavicon & BrandingAction8 icon(s) detectedREVIEW
CWeb ManifestActionValid manifestREVIEW
BDark Mode SupportDark mode detectedREVIEW
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.
CColor Contrast (Screenshot)Action20 text elements analyzed, 20 fail WCAG AAREVIEW
Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.
Show all checked elements (20)
| Element | Ratio | Required | FG | BG | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| h1 The Times & The Sund… | 1.03:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #020506 | Fail |
| h2 Accessibility Links | 1.04:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #060607 | Fail |
| h3 Editor's picks | 1.03:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #020506 | Fail |
| h3 World | 1.03:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #020506 | Fail |
| h3 Comment | 1.03:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #020506 | Fail |
| h3 Money | 1.03:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #020506 | Fail |
| h3 Life & Style | 1.03:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #020506 | Fail |
| h3 Business | 1.03:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #020506 | Fail |
| h3 Sport | 1.03:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #020506 | Fail |
| h3 Culture | 1.03:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #020506 | Fail |
| h3 Travel | 1.03:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #020506 | Fail |
| h3 Obituaries | 1.03:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #020506 | Fail |
| h3 Luxury | 1.03:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #020506 | Fail |
| h3 Today's puzzles | 1.03:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #020506 | Fail |
| h3 Crosswords | 1.03:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #020506 | Fail |
| h3 Sudokus | 1.03:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #020506 | Fail |
| h3 Word puzzles | 1.03:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #020506 | Fail |
| h3 Numbers & Logic | 1.03:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #020506 | Fail |
| h3 Get in touch | 1.03:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #020506 | Fail |
| h3 More from The Times … | 1.03:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #020506 | 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.
CLighthouse Accessibility AuditsActionScore 77/100 — 7 failing, 25 passedREVIEW
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
Assistive technologies, like screen readers, can't interpret ARIA attributes with invalid values. Learn more about valid values for ARIA attributes.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
Open Search div.css-rgzt88 > div#top-nav-container > a > button.css-9my8jc |
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.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
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div.css-1s0afzm > a.css-denvhe > div.css-2w79da > button.css-tv6sze div.css-1s0afzm > a.css-denvhe > div.css-2w79da > button.css-tv6sze |
div.css-scfek8 > a.css-denvhe > div.css-2w79da > button.css-1xgjhpe div.css-scfek8 > a.css-denvhe > div.css-2w79da > button.css-1xgjhpe |
div.css-1wfh0t8 > a.css-denvhe > div.css-2w79da > button.css-kzmtyy div.css-1wfh0t8 > a.css-denvhe > div.css-2w79da > button.css-kzmtyy |
div.css-11rt2wr > a.css-denvhe > div.css-2w79da > button.css-1y1oh5k div.css-11rt2wr > a.css-denvhe > div.css-2w79da > button.css-1y1oh5k |
div.css-fzacen > a.css-denvhe > div.css-2w79da > button.css-1uthnd2 div.css-fzacen > a.css-denvhe > div.css-2w79da > button.css-1uthnd2 |
div.css-rmdsy4 > a.css-denvhe > div.css-2w79da > button.css-1qg9yak div.css-rmdsy4 > a.css-denvhe > div.css-2w79da > button.css-1qg9yak |
div.css-13dwo3c > a.css-denvhe > div.css-2w79da > button.css-1miqkf6 div.css-13dwo3c > a.css-denvhe > div.css-2w79da > button.css-1miqkf6 |
div.css-16emzsh > a.css-denvhe > div.css-2w79da > button.css-1wi27n5 div.css-16emzsh > a.css-denvhe > div.css-2w79da > button.css-1wi27n5 |
div.css-1wfh0t8 > a.css-denvhe > div.css-2w79da > button.css-kzmtyy div.css-1wfh0t8 > a.css-denvhe > div.css-2w79da > button.css-kzmtyy |
div.css-1kxkjzb > a.css-denvhe > div.css-2w79da > button.css-1q95566 div.css-1kxkjzb > a.css-denvhe > div.css-2w79da > button.css-1q95566 |
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div.css-pu54k6 > div.css-1ty81u7 > div.css-xxv4fm > button.css-1fo30ap div.css-pu54k6 > div.css-1ty81u7 > div.css-xxv4fm > button.css-1fo30ap |
div.css-pu54k6 > div.css-1ty81u7 > div.css-xxv4fm > button.css-1fo30ap div.css-pu54k6 > div.css-1ty81u7 > div.css-xxv4fm > button.css-1fo30ap |
div.css-pu54k6 > div.css-1ty81u7 > div.css-xxv4fm > button.css-1fo30ap div.css-pu54k6 > div.css-1ty81u7 > div.css-xxv4fm > button.css-1fo30ap |
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.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
Open Search div.css-rgzt88 > div#top-nav-container > div.css-1smju7m > a |
section.css-1x7s6xy > div.css-c3rutd > div.css-ch1f3c > a.css-1xfpats section.css-1x7s6xy > div.css-c3rutd > div.css-ch1f3c > a.css-1xfpats |
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.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
13 minutes ago div.css-1fbarol > div.grouped-article > div.css-2k5lbk > span.css-n2r6lw |
TOM PECK | POLITICAL SKETCH div > div.grouped-article > div.article-info > span.css-1ljkbxa |
11 minutes ago div.css-e0ep94 > div.lead-media-article-content > div.css-2k5lbk > span.css-n2r6lw |
ADVERTISEMENT div.css-y837vj > div.css-1ieito0 > div.ad-container > span.ad-label |
INTERVIEW div.css-1lbbuqf > div.grid-area--content > div.article-info > span.css-1ljkbxa |
REVIEW div > div.css-578et1 > div.article-info > span.css-1ljkbxa |
ADVERTISEMENT div.css-xwghjd > div.css-1ieito0 > div.ad-container > span.ad-label |
57 minutes ago div.css-1lbbuqf > div.grid-area--content > div.css-2k5lbk > span.css-n2r6lw |
THE TIMES DIARY div.css-h3sd9w > div > div.article-info > span.css-1ljkbxa |
ADVERTISEMENT div.css-xwghjd > div.css-1ieito0 > div.ad-container > span.ad-label |
Q&A div.css-52c2gb > div.css-syejc > div.article-info > span.css-1ljkbxa |
RENTAL HEALTH div.css-52c2gb > div.css-syejc > div.article-info > span.css-1ljkbxa |
ADVERTISEMENT div.css-xwghjd > div.css-1ieito0 > div.ad-container > span.ad-label |
Bec Wilson div.css-eyspfo > div.css-1yz5ayv > a.css-12jspul > span |
Holly Thomas div.css-eyspfo > div.css-1yz5ayv > a.css-12jspul > span |
ADVERTISEMENT div.css-xwghjd > div.css-1ieito0 > div.ad-container > span.ad-label |
6 minutes ago div.css-15403k6 > div.css-52c2gb > div.css-2k5lbk > span.css-n2r6lw |
ADVERTISEMENT div.css-xwghjd > div.css-1ieito0 > div.ad-container > span.ad-label |
ADVERTISEMENT div.css-xwghjd > div.css-1ieito0 > div.ad-container > span.ad-label |
These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.
Navigation
A value greater than 0 implies an explicit navigation ordering. Although technically valid, this often creates frustrating experiences for users who rely on assistive technologies. Learn more about the `tabindex` attribute.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
Skip to content body#top > div.AccessibilityLinks > a.u-hide |
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.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
Enjoy unlimited digital access. div.css-1x6275u > div.css-qv552d > div > h4 |
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.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
Home div.css-1d7xt34 > div#top-nav-mobile-scroll > nav.css-15nlsyl > li#menu-item-home-mobile |
UK div.css-1d7xt34 > div#top-nav-mobile-scroll > nav.css-15nlsyl > li#menu-item-uk-mobile |
World div.css-1d7xt34 > div#top-nav-mobile-scroll > nav.css-15nlsyl > li#menu-item-world-mobile |
Comment div.css-1d7xt34 > div#top-nav-mobile-scroll > nav.css-15nlsyl > li#menu-item-comment-mobile |
Money div.css-1d7xt34 > div#top-nav-mobile-scroll > nav.css-15nlsyl > li#menu-item-money-mobile |
Life & Style div.css-1d7xt34 > div#top-nav-mobile-scroll > nav.css-15nlsyl > li#menu-item-life & style-mobile |
Business div.css-1d7xt34 > div#top-nav-mobile-scroll > nav.css-15nlsyl > li#menu-item-business-mobile |
Sport div.css-1d7xt34 > div#top-nav-mobile-scroll > nav.css-15nlsyl > li#menu-item-sport-mobile |
Culture div.css-1d7xt34 > div#top-nav-mobile-scroll > nav.css-15nlsyl > li#menu-item-culture-mobile |
Travel div.css-1d7xt34 > div#top-nav-mobile-scroll > nav.css-15nlsyl > li#menu-item-travel-mobile |
Obituaries div.css-1d7xt34 > div#top-nav-mobile-scroll > nav.css-15nlsyl > li#menu-item-obituaries-mobile |
Puzzles div.css-1d7xt34 > div#top-nav-mobile-scroll > nav.css-15nlsyl > li#menu-item-puzzles-mobile |
Magazines div.css-1d7xt34 > div#top-nav-mobile-scroll > nav.css-15nlsyl > li#menu-item-magazines-mobile |
These are opportunities to improve the experience of reading tabular or list data using assistive technology, like a screen reader.
ALandmark Structure7 landmarksPASS
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
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
AHeading Hierarchy34 headings, 1 skip(s)PASS
- H2 Accessibility Links
- H1 The Times & The Sunday Times Homepage
- H4 Enjoy unlimited digital access. skipped
- H3 Editor's picks
- H3 World
- H3 Comment
- H3 Money
- H3 Life & Style
- H3 Business
- H3 Sport
- H3 Culture
- H3 Travel
- H3 Obituaries
- H3 Luxury
- H3 Today's puzzles
- H3 Crosswords
- H3 Crossword Club
- H3 Concise10136
- H3 Quick Cryptic3281
- H3 Sudokus
- H3 Mild16728
- H3 Difficult16729
- H3 Super Fiendish16730
- H3 Word puzzles
- H3 Polygon3
- H3 Codeword5820
- H3 Lexica8824
- H3 Numbers & Logic
- H3 Sakuro4721
- H3 Futoshiki5360
- H3 Kenken6812
- H3 Get in touch
- H3 More from The Times and The Sunday Times
- H3 More from News Corp
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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
AAlt Text QualityAll 362 images OKPASS
| Issue | Count |
|---|---|
| too long | 46 image(s) |