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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
4
REVIEW
5
PASS
4
INFO
0
Checks
13
4 PASS 5 REVIEW 4 FIX
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::
8 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 8 <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.
C
Alt Text Quality
Action
34 of 56 images have issues
REVIEW
34 of 56 images have issues
Critical::
34 image(s) missing alt attribute
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Info::
2 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
1 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
19 image(s) with good alt text
56 images 19 good alt text 1 decorative 34 missing
IssueCount
missing34 image(s)
too long2 image(s)

Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.

Why this matters

Each image without alt text is a WCAG 1.1.1 failure — invisible to screen-reader users, lost from Google Image Search.

Learn more

WCAG 2.1 Level A requires text alternatives for non-decorative images. Empty alt='' is fine for decorative; meaningful images need descriptive text. Common fixes: CMS audit + bulk add, build-time linter (alt-text-required ESLint rule), CI gate on Lighthouse a11y score.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.1.1 / WebAIM Million Report

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 | WIRED Custom Styling Navigation Homepage Link Search Form
C
Favicon & Branding
Action
5 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
5 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
B
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 89/100 — 4 failing, 29 passed
REVIEW
89

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
Navigation Area header.OneNavContainer-kolMaZ > div.OneNavRowGrid-dOvkpA > div.OneNavRowContent-iBmA-dB > div.OneNavAreaContainer-bbElNi
Navigation Area header.OneNavContainer-kolMaZ > div.OneNavRowGrid-dOvkpA > div.OneNavRowContent-iBmA-dB > div.OneNavAreaContainer-bbElNi
Navigation Area header.OneNavContainer-kolMaZ > div.OneNavRowGrid-dOvkpA > div.OneNavRowContent-iBmA-dB > div.OneNavAreaContainer-bbElNi

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

Informative elements should aim for short, descriptive alternate text. Decorative elements can be ignored with an empty alt attribute. Learn more about the `alt` attribute.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
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div.MediaAssetWrapper-cXozZc > span.SpanWrapper-kFnjvc > picture.ResponsiveImagePicture-jKunQM > img.ResponsiveImageContainer-dkeESL div.MediaAssetWrapper-cXozZc > span.SpanWrapper-kFnjvc > picture.ResponsiveImagePicture-jKunQM > img.ResponsiveImageContainer-dkeESL
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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.

Best practices

Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
TECH SUPPORT div > div.SummaryItemRubricWrapper-iBcwqE > div.RubricWrapper-cQVtQV > a.RubricLink-BwroS
THE COMPLETE INTERVIEW div > div.SummaryItemRubricWrapper-iBcwqE > div.RubricWrapper-cQVtQV > a.RubricLink-BwroS

These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
SUBSCRIBE div.CTAWrapper-bmUbTy > div.journey-unit__container > div.NavCTALinkContainer-ZsoAz > a.NavCTALink-brNKFz
In the Wake of Anthropic’s Mythos, OpenAI Has a New Cybersecurity Model—and Str… div.SubtopicDiscoveryGridContent-epBBzZ > div.SubtopicDiscoveryItemContainer-euhdUm > div.SubtopicDiscoveryHedContainer-zA-dRC > a.BaseText-fEwdHD
A Hot-Air Balloon Landed in a California Backyard. The Owner Says It's a 'Very … div.SubtopicDiscoveryGridContent-epBBzZ > div.SubtopicDiscoveryItemContainer-euhdUm > div.SubtopicDiscoveryHedContainer-zA-dRC > a.BaseText-fEwdHD
Hyundai's New Ioniq 3 Has Hot-Hatch Looks, but Can It Beat BYD? div.SubtopicDiscoveryGridContent-epBBzZ > div.SubtopicDiscoveryItemContainer-euhdUm > div.SubtopicDiscoveryHedContainer-zA-dRC > a.BaseText-fEwdHD
Uncanny Valley: OpenAI and Musk Fight Again; DOJ Mishandles Voter Data; Artemis… div.SubtopicDiscoveryGridContent-epBBzZ > div.SubtopicDiscoveryItemContainer-euhdUm > div.SubtopicDiscoveryHedContainer-zA-dRC > a.BaseText-fEwdHD
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
`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
`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-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
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
Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
Document has a main landmark.
Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
ARIA IDs are unique
`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
Identical links have the same purpose.
`[accesskey]` values are unique
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
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
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
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.
A
Landmark Structure
17 landmarks
PASS
17 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
8 <nav> landmark(s) found
Info::
All <nav> elements are properly labeled
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 "Navigation Row" MAIN ASIDE CONTENTINFO footer

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
91 headings, 1 skip(s)
PASS
91 headings, 1 skip(s)
Info::
Single H1 present
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H3 → H6 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
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  • H2 Videos
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  • H3 FINNEAS Answers The Internet's Best Questions
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  • H3 Crypto Skeptic Ben McKenzie Reads Mean Tweets at Our First WIRED@Night Live Event
  • H3 The Most WIRED Watches at Watches and Wonders 2026
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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

A+
Form Accessibility
All 29 controls labeled
PASS
All 29 controls labeled
Info::
29 control(s) properly labeled
29 controls
29 labeled
0 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
pri_c02deb9a-6197-4915-b376-bad31a62cdcacheckboxEssentialaria-label
pri_29ebd463-72cc-403a-99bd-93ca1c4ea83acheckboxFunctional Cookiesaria-label
pri_5ce0b1a5-80c5-40d1-b8ad-751c667393e2checkboxAudience Measurementaria-label
pri_4de8eec0-ef79-417a-be42-22520111d7c8checkboxTargeted Advertisingaria-label
pri_c293c532-40d4-4012-9ec8-64c0d2e80e49checkboxPerformance Cookiesaria-label
pri_2936cc91-a0d0-4927-8394-3e3724bdb36acheckboxSocial Media Cookiesaria-label
1checkboxStore and/or access information on a devicearia-label
2checkboxUse limited data to select advertisingaria-label
3checkboxCreate profiles for personalised advertisingaria-label
4checkboxUse profiles to select personalised advertisingaria-label
5checkboxCreate profiles to personalise contentaria-label
6checkboxUse profiles to select personalised contentaria-label
7checkboxMeasure advertising performancearia-label
8checkboxMeasure content performancearia-label
9checkboxUnderstand audiences through statistics or combinations of data from different sourcesaria-label
10checkboxDevelop and improve servicesaria-label
11checkboxUse limited data to select contentaria-label
1checkboxUse precise geolocation dataaria-label
2checkboxActively scan device characteristics for identificationaria-label
gvl.740checkbox6sensearia-label
gvl.272checkboxA.Mobaria-label
gvl.1271checkboxABCS INSIGHTSaria-label
gvl.259checkboxADYOULIKE (OpenWeb)aria-label
gvl.27checkboxADventoriaria-label
gvl.174checkboxAMAaria-label
gvl.40checkboxActive Agent (Virtual Minds)aria-label
gvl.231checkboxAcuityAdsaria-label
gvl.196checkboxAdElement Media Solutionsaria-label
gvl.57checkboxAdara (Rate Gain)aria-label
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 WIRED11.42:13.0:1
#000000
#BFBFBF
Pass
h2 We and our partners …11.42:13.0:1
#000000
#BFBFBF
Pass
h2 Today's Picks11.42:13.0:1
#000000
#BFBFBF
Pass
h2 Trending Stories11.42:13.0:1
#000000
#BFBFBF
Pass
h2 MAGA Is Increasingly…11.42:13.0:1
#000000
#BFBFBF
Pass
h2 Where the DOGE Opera…11.42:13.0:1
#000000
#BFBFBF
Pass
h2 MAGA Is Starting to …11.42:13.0:1
#000000
#BFBFBF
Pass
h2 The Weird, Twisting …11.42:13.0:1
#000000
#BFBFBF
Pass
h2 It Takes 2 Minutes t…11.42:13.0:1
#000000
#BFBFBF
Pass
h2 In the Wake of Anthr…11.42:13.0:1
#000000
#BFBFBF
Pass
h2 How to Watch the Lyr…11.42:13.0:1
#000000
#BFBFBF
Pass
h2 There’s New Eviden…11.42:13.0:1
#000000
#BFBFBF
Pass
h2 The ‘Lonely Runner…11.42:13.0:1
#000000
#BFBFBF
Pass
h2 A Humanoid Robot Set…11.42:13.0:1
#000000
#BFBFBF
Pass
h2 Apple CEO Tim Cook I…11.42:13.0:1
#000000
#BFBFBF
Pass
h2 OpenAI Executive Kev…11.42:13.0:1
#000000
#BFBFBF
Pass
h2 TAG Heuer Has Droppe…11.42:13.0:1
#000000
#BFBFBF
Pass
h2 A Hot-Air Balloon La…11.42:13.0:1
#000000
#BFBFBF
Pass
h2 Hyundai's New Ioniq …11.42:13.0:1
#000000
#BFBFBF
Pass
h2 The Best Kitchen Com…11.42:13.0:1
#000000
#BFBFBF
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.

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