xiaohongshu.com Accessibility Report

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

Technology
0 /100
F Critical Issues

8 issues found across 3 categories

6 Critical 1 Major 1 Minor

WCAG Compliance Overview

Perceivable 4 issues
Operable 1 issues
Understandable 1 issues
Robust 2 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
55 element(s) affected
  • <img src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAM0AAABgCAYAAAC+PvZZAAAACXBIWXMAAC">
  • <img src="https://sns-webpic-qc.xhscdn.com/202602210721/64584f3606edf09e3760297d4c43a45b/1">
  • <img src="https://sns-avatar-qc.xhscdn.com/avatar/60e6aec9d563f98bae0bb8f3.jpg?imageView2/">
  • <img src="https://sns-webpic-qc.xhscdn.com/202602210721/15469c5d471ab9a500b93a31bfd88d8a/1">
  • <img src="https://sns-avatar-qc.xhscdn.com/avatar/1040g2jo31btn69t2h0005nh1rp3087cn8o6nako">
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
27 element(s) affected
  • <a href="/explore/6422af66000000000800fa03">
  • <a href="/explore/64b954e0000000000103d1e4">
  • <a href="/explore/640c6e4f0000000013036118">
  • <a href="/explore/64cb0107000000001201f8a3">
  • <a href="/explore/64bba80f0000000012019ffd">
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,minimum-scale=1,maximum-scale=1,user-scalable=no,viewport-fit=cov">
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="text" name="(no name)">
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
2 element(s) affected
  • <button>
  • <button>
How to fix

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

Duplicate element IDs

Major

Element IDs must be unique to ensure correct assistive technology behavior.

WCAG 4.1.1
12 element(s) affected
  • id="a"
  • id="menu"
  • id="success"
  • id="close"
  • id="back"
How to fix

Make each id attribute value unique within the page.

Incorrect list structure

Minor

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

WCAG 1.3.1
4 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 xiaohongshu.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
    Buttons missing accessible name Critical

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is xiaohongshu.com accessible?

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

Is xiaohongshu.com WCAG compliant?

Our scan found 8 accessibility issues on xiaohongshu.com. Full WCAG compliance requires addressing all critical and major issues identified above.

Is xiaohongshu.com EAA compliant?

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

What accessibility issues does xiaohongshu.com have?

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

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