genius.com Accessibility Report

Accessibility audit of genius.com — scanned on Feb 20, 2026

Technology
0 /100
F Critical Issues

6 issues found across 2 categories

4 Critical 2 Major

WCAG Compliance Overview

Perceivable 2 issues
Operable 2 issues
Understandable 1 issues
Robust 1 issues

Issues Found

Page missing language attribute

Critical

The <html> element must have a valid lang attribute to help screen readers pronounce content correctly.

WCAG 3.1.1
1 element(s) affected
  • <html>
How to fix

Add lang attribute to the <html> element, e.g., <html lang="en">.

Images missing alt text

Critical

Images must have alternative text to convey their meaning to screen reader users.

WCAG 1.1.1
38 element(s) affected
  • <img src="https://images.genius.com/fa2fa0fa9bfd5f225cc327aa59774b73.600x600x1.png">
  • <img src="https://images.genius.com/0415c76140325dc8c00846b1bb7972db.516x516x1.png">
  • <img src="https://images.genius.com/d59e17ece45beead000b84ef96881ee9.600x600x1.png">
  • <img src="https://images.genius.com/1052cc07a89e27431d9b6187b12d6bd5.516x516x1.png">
  • <img src="https://images.genius.com/7c57a027eed868734ea3b67411e832ab.300x300x1.png">
How to fix

Add descriptive alt attributes to all <img> elements. Use alt="" for decorative images.

Links missing accessible name

Critical

Links must have discernible text so screen reader users understand their purpose.

WCAG 2.4.4
7 element(s) affected
  • <a href="https://genius.com">
  • <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Genius/">
  • <a href="https://twitter.com/Genius">
  • <a href="https://www.instagram.com/genius/">
  • <a href="https://www.snapchat.com/add/geniusverified">
How to fix

Add text content, aria-label, or aria-labelledby to links. Avoid empty <a> tags.

Form inputs missing labels

Critical

Form elements must have associated labels so users know what information to enter.

WCAG 1.3.1
1 element(s) affected
  • <input type="text" name="q">
How to fix

Add <label> elements with matching for attributes, or use aria-label.

No skip navigation link

Major

Pages should have a mechanism to bypass repeated navigation blocks.

WCAG 2.4.1
1 element(s) affected
  • No skip navigation link found
How to fix

Add a 'Skip to main content' link as the first focusable element on the page.

Invalid ARIA attributes

Major

ARIA attributes must be valid and used correctly to work with assistive technologies.

WCAG 4.1.2
10 element(s) affected
  • <div role="contributor">
  • <div role="staff">
  • <div role="moderator">
  • <div role="editor">
How to fix

Review and correct ARIA roles, states, and properties according to the WAI-ARIA specification.

Top Priority Fixes

Here are the most impactful changes genius.com should make to improve accessibility:

  1. #1
    Images missing alt text Critical

    Add descriptive alt attributes to all <img> elements. Use alt="" for decorative images.

  2. #2
    Links missing accessible name Critical

    Add text content, aria-label, or aria-labelledby to links. Avoid empty <a> tags.

  3. #3
    Page missing language attribute Critical

    Add lang attribute to the <html> element, e.g., <html lang="en">.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is genius.com accessible?

genius.com scored 24/100 (grade F) on our accessibility audit. This score reflects automated checks against WCAG 2.1 Level AA criteria.

Is genius.com WCAG compliant?

Our scan found 6 accessibility issues on genius.com. Full WCAG compliance requires addressing all critical and major issues identified above.

Is genius.com EAA compliant?

The European Accessibility Act requires websites to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Check the detailed report above to see genius.com's compliance status.

What accessibility issues does genius.com have?

See the full issue list above with severity levels, affected elements, and recommended fixes for genius.com.

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