goodreads.com Accessibility Report

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

Technology
0 /100
D Poor

4 issues found across 2 categories

3 Critical 1 Minor

WCAG Compliance Overview

Perceivable 2 issues
Operable 1 issues
Understandable 1 issues
Robust 0 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">.

Links missing accessible name

Critical

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

WCAG 2.4.4
1 element(s) affected
  • <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/challenges/11680?ref=rc_jan_26_soh">
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="query">
How to fix

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

Incorrect list structure

Minor

List items must be contained within <ul>, <ol>, or <dl> elements.

WCAG 1.3.1
16 element(s) affected
  • <li> inside <div>
How to fix

Ensure <li> elements are direct children of <ul> or <ol>.

Top Priority Fixes

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

  1. #1
    Page missing language attribute Critical

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

  2. #2
    Links missing accessible name Critical

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

  3. #3
    Form inputs missing labels Critical

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is goodreads.com accessible?

goodreads.com scored 52/100 (grade D) on our accessibility audit. This score reflects automated checks against WCAG 2.1 Level AA criteria.

Is goodreads.com WCAG compliant?

Our scan found 4 accessibility issues on goodreads.com. Full WCAG compliance requires addressing all critical and major issues identified above.

Is goodreads.com EAA compliant?

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

What accessibility issues does goodreads.com have?

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

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