Buttons missing accessible name
CriticalButtons must have discernible text for screen reader users.
WCAG 4.1.21 element(s) affected
<button>
How to fix
Add text content, aria-label, or title to all <button> elements.
jquery.com Accessibility Report
Accessibility audit of jquery.com — scanned on Feb 20, 2026
Technology
0
/100
C
Needs Improvement
3 issues found across 2 categories
1 Critical
2 Major
WCAG Compliance Overview
Perceivable
0 issues
Operable
2 issues
Understandable
0 issues
Robust
1 issues
Issues Found
No skip navigation link
MajorPages should have a mechanism to bypass repeated navigation blocks.
WCAG 2.4.11 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.
Generic link text
MajorLinks must have descriptive text that indicates their purpose. Generic text like 'click here' or 'read more' does not help screen reader users understand where the link goes.
WCAG 2.4.42 element(s) affected
<a href="https://blog.jquery.com/2021/10/07/jquery-maintainers-update">learn more</a><a href="https://blog.jqueryui.com/2021/10/jquery-maintainers-continu">learn more</a>
How to fix
Replace generic link text with descriptive text, e.g., 'Read our accessibility guide' instead of 'Read more'.
Top Priority Fixes
Here are the most impactful changes jquery.com should make to improve accessibility:
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#1
Buttons missing accessible name Critical
Add text content, aria-label, or title to all <button> elements.
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#2
Generic link text Major
Replace generic link text with descriptive text, e.g., 'Read our accessibility guide' instead of 'Read more'.
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#3
No skip navigation link Major
Add a 'Skip to main content' link as the first focusable element on the page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is jquery.com accessible?
jquery.com scored 69/100 (grade C) on our accessibility audit. This score reflects automated checks against WCAG 2.1 Level AA criteria.
Is jquery.com WCAG compliant?
Our scan found 3 accessibility issues on jquery.com. Full WCAG compliance requires addressing all critical and major issues identified above.
Is jquery.com EAA compliant?
The European Accessibility Act requires websites to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Check the detailed report above to see jquery.com's compliance status.
What accessibility issues does jquery.com have?
See the full issue list above with severity levels, affected elements, and recommended fixes for jquery.com.
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