Accessibility audit of forbes.com — scanned on Feb 20, 2026
News & Media4 issues found across 2 categories
Form elements must have associated labels so users know what information to enter.
WCAG 1.3.1<input type="text" name="(no name)">Add <label> elements with matching for attributes, or use aria-label.
Buttons must have discernible text for screen reader users.
WCAG 4.1.2<button><button>Add text content, aria-label, or title to all <button> elements.
Headings should follow a logical order (h1 → h2 → h3) without skipping levels.
WCAG 1.3.1<h3> "The Big Winners After Trump’s Tariff’s Overturned:" (after h1)<h4> "Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase" (after h2)<h4> "Guess The Category" (after h2)<h4> "Crown Each Region" (after h2)<h4> "Unlock A Trivia Ladder" (after h2)Restructure headings to follow sequential order. Don't skip from h1 to h3.
Pages should have a mechanism to bypass repeated navigation blocks.
WCAG 2.4.1No skip navigation link foundAdd a 'Skip to main content' link as the first focusable element on the page.
Here are the most impactful changes forbes.com should make to improve accessibility:
Add text content, aria-label, or title to all <button> elements.
Add <label> elements with matching for attributes, or use aria-label.
Restructure headings to follow sequential order. Don't skip from h1 to h3.
forbes.com scored 54/100 (grade D) on our accessibility audit. This score reflects automated checks against WCAG 2.1 Level AA criteria.
Our scan found 4 accessibility issues on forbes.com. Full WCAG compliance requires addressing all critical and major issues identified above.
The European Accessibility Act requires websites to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Check the detailed report above to see forbes.com's compliance status.
See the full issue list above with severity levels, affected elements, and recommended fixes for forbes.com.
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