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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
63
GRADE
D
FIX
5
REVIEW
3
PASS
5
INFO
0
Checks
13
5 PASS 3 REVIEW 5 FIX
F
Web Manifest
Action
Invalid JSON
FIX
Invalid JSON
Warning::
Manifest contains invalid JSON
Manifest at https://which.co.uk/manifest.json contains invalid JSON. Browsers cannot parse it.
Got: https://which.co.uk/manifest.json

Manifest contains invalid JSON.

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: #ffffff
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
1 navigation pattern(s)
FIX
1 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Skip navigation link detected
Info::
9 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link Skip link detected
Labeled Navigation 9 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
3 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Strong navigation UX with multiple discovery paths.
B
Heading Hierarchy
69 headings
REVIEW
69 headings
Critical::
No H1 heading found
Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.
  • H2 I’m the Which? Gardening Editor – here are 7 things I’d never do to my lawn
  • H2 What really works to lower cholesterol?
  • H2 12 hidden-gem brands you probably haven't heard of
  • H2 ‘Border control chaos’: our travel editor’s account of new EU checks
  • H2 Jet fuel crisis: why your holidays should still go ahead
  • H2 Face recognition 'easily fooled' on 64% of mobile phones we've tested
  • H2 Top healthiest brown breads
  • H2 I tried a Revitive Circulation Booster for six months – here’s what I found
  • H2 How much water do you need a day?
  • H2 Best and worst washing-up liquids
  • H2 5 sun cream myths busted by our in-house scientist
  • H3 Expert Reviews
  • H3 50% off today
  • H2 Most read
  • H2 Popular links
  • H3 Tech
  • H3 Appliances
  • H3 Home & garden
  • H3 Money
  • H3 Cars
  • H3 Travel
  • H2 Get your life admin sorted
  • H3 Write a will
  • H3 Home improvements
  • H3 Legal advice
  • H3 Compare broadband
  • H3 Power of attorney
  • H3 More services
  • H2 Middle East crisis: Price rises and travel advice
  • H2 Travel advice for the Middle East, Cyprus and Turkey
  • H2 Food price inflation tracker: what's happening to grocery costs?
  • H2 How the war in the Middle East could affect your finances
  • H2 Energy prices affected by Middle East crisis: how will it impact your bills?
  • H2 Heating oil prices spike amid Middle East conflict
  • H2 Deal or dud?
  • H2 How to save up to 30% on airport parking
  • H2 Best Disney+ deals 2026: save up to £15 on a subscription
  • H2 Best TV deals in the UK sales
  • H2 Which? computing experts have picked out the best laptop deals
  • H2 Best iPad and tablet deals
  • H2 Travel smart: How to stay one step ahead
  • H2 Entry exit system update: don’t get caught out like these 4,000 people
  • H2 Will holiday companies hike the price of already booked trips?
  • H2 Travel advice for the Middle East, Cyprus and Turkey
  • H2 Why you should never give up your seat on a flight
  • H2 Under-the-radar Spanish cities recommended by our travel experts
  • H2 Product test results
  • H2 Newsletters
  • H2 Deals newsletter
  • H2 Healthy Living newsletter
  • H2 Retirement Planning newsletter
  • H2 All newsletters
  • H2 Campaigns
  • H3 End the Insurance Rip-Off
  • H3 Protect Online Shoppers
  • H3 Stop Fleecing Fans
  • H2 Membership Offers
  • H2 Which? Gardening
  • H2 Which? Travel
  • H2 Which? Money
  • H2 Which? Tech Support
  • H2 Pick the best products
  • H2 About cookies at Which?
  • H2 Privacy Preference Center
  • H3 Manage Consent Preferences
  • H4 Essential Cookies
  • H4 Functional & Performance Cookies
  • H4 Advertising & Marketing 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

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
Info::
Homepage link present on 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Which? | Page not found ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✗
C
Favicon & Branding
Action
4 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
4 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
✓ favicon.ico Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✗ Multiple Sizes Missing
A+
Landmark Structure
22 landmarks
PASS
22 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
9 <nav> landmark(s) found
Info::
All <nav> elements are properly labeled
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV "Main navigation" MAIN CONTENTINFO footer
A+
Alt Text Quality
All 63 images OK
PASS
All 63 images OK
Info::
28 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
35 image(s) with good alt text
63 images 35 good alt text 28 decorative
All images have appropriate alt text.
A+
Form Accessibility
All 8 controls labeled
PASS
All 8 controls labeled
Info::
8 control(s) properly labeled
8 controls
8 labeled
0 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
wsearchsearcharia-label
#ot-group-id-C0002checkboxFunctional & Performance Cookiesfor/id
#ot-group-id-C0005checkboxAdvertising & Marketing 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 Most read4.89:13.0:1
#000000
#7A7A7A
Pass
h2 Popular links4.89:13.0:1
#000000
#7A7A7A
Pass
h2 Get your life admin …4.89:13.0:1
#000000
#7A7A7A
Pass
h2 Middle East crisis: …4.89:13.0:1
#000000
#7A7A7A
Pass
h2 Deal or dud?4.89:13.0:1
#000000
#7A7A7A
Pass
h2 Travel smart: How to…4.89:13.0:1
#000000
#7A7A7A
Pass
h2 Product test results4.89:13.0:1
#000000
#7A7A7A
Pass
h2 Newsletters4.89:13.0:1
#000000
#7A7A7A
Pass
h2 Campaigns4.89:13.0:1
#000000
#7A7A7A
Pass
h2 Membership Offers4.89:13.0:1
#000000
#7A7A7A
Pass
h2 Pick the best produc…4.89:13.0:1
#000000
#7A7A7A
Pass
h2 About cookies at Whi…4.89:13.0:1
#000000
#7A7A7A
Pass
h2 Privacy Preference C…4.89:13.0:1
#000000
#7A7A7A
Pass
h3 Expert Reviews4.89:13.0:1
#000000
#7A7A7A
Pass
h3 50% off today4.89:13.0:1
#000000
#7A7A7A
Pass
h3 Tech4.89:13.0:1
#000000
#7A7A7A
Pass
h3 Appliances4.89:13.0:1
#000000
#7A7A7A
Pass
h3 Home & garden4.89:13.0:1
#000000
#7A7A7A
Pass
h3 Money4.89:13.0:1
#000000
#7A7A7A
Pass
h3 Cars4.89:13.0:1
#000000
#7A7A7A
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.

A+
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 100/100 — 0 failing, 31 passed
PASS
100

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.

○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>`
●`[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
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●Buttons have an accessible name
●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
●Form elements have associated labels
●`[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
●Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
●`[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 are distinguishable without relying on color.
●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
●Identical links have the same purpose.
●Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○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
○`<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
○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.
○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.
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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