pexels.com Accessibility Report

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

Technology

0 /100

F Critical Issues

9 issues found across 2 categories

6 Critical 3 Major

WCAG Compliance Overview

Perceivable 5 issues

Operable 2 issues

Understandable 0 issues

Robust 2 issues

Issues Found

Images missing alt text

Critical

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

WCAG 1.1.1

12 element(s) affected

<img src="https://images.pexels.com/videos/35925935/pexels-photo-35925935.jpeg?auto=compre">
<img src="https://images.pexels.com/videos/35969886/agua-amazonia-brasil-floresta-35969886">
<img src="https://images.pexels.com/videos/36014853/background-green-black-and-white-dog-d">
<img src="https://images.pexels.com/videos/35969886/agua-amazonia-brasil-floresta-35969886">
<img src="https://images.pexels.com/videos/35925935/pexels-photo-35925935.jpeg?auto=compre">

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

2 element(s) affected

<a href="/">
<a href="/upload/">

How to fix

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

Viewport blocks user scaling

Critical

Users must be able to zoom and scale the page. Blocking zoom prevents low-vision users from enlarging content.

WCAG 1.4.4

1 element(s) affected

<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1, maximum-scale=1">

How to fix

Remove maximum-scale=1 and user-scalable=no from the viewport meta tag.

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="search" name="s">

How to fix

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

Buttons missing accessible name

Critical

Buttons must have discernible text for screen reader users.

WCAG 4.1.2

5 element(s) affected

<button>
<button>
<button>
<button>
<button>

How to fix

Add text content, aria-label, or title to all <button> elements.

Videos missing captions

Critical

Video content must have captions for deaf and hard-of-hearing users.

WCAG 1.2.2

12 element(s) affected

<video> "(inline)"
<video> "(inline)"
<video> "(inline)"
<video> "(inline)"
<video> "(inline)"

How to fix

Add closed captions or subtitles to all video content.

Heading levels skip order

Major

Headings should follow a logical order (h1 → h2 → h3) without skipping levels.

WCAG 1.3.1

1 element(s) affected

<h4> "Everyday Life in the Gulf" (after h1)

How to fix

Restructure headings to follow sequential order. Don't skip from h1 to h3.

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

2 element(s) affected

<button aria-labelledby="mediaType-label mediaType-toggle-button"> (missing ref)
<ul aria-labelledby="mediaType-label"> (missing ref)

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 pexels.com should make to improve accessibility:

#1
Images missing alt text Critical
Add descriptive alt attributes to all <img> elements. Use alt="" for decorative images.
#2
Videos missing captions Critical
Add closed captions or subtitles to all video content.
#3
Buttons missing accessible name Critical
Add text content, aria-label, or title to all <button> elements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pexels.com accessible?

pexels.com scored 0/100 (grade F) on our accessibility audit. This score reflects automated checks against WCAG 2.1 Level AA criteria.

Is pexels.com WCAG compliant?

Our scan found 9 accessibility issues on pexels.com. Full WCAG compliance requires addressing all critical and major issues identified above.

Is pexels.com EAA compliant?

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

What accessibility issues does pexels.com have?

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

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