Accessibility audit of yahoo.com — scanned on Feb 20, 2026
Technology4 issues found across 3 categories
Images must have alternative text to convey their meaning to screen reader users.
WCAG 1.1.1<img src="{1}"><img src="{2}"><img src="{1}"><img src="{4}"><img src="{1}">Add descriptive alt attributes to all <img> elements. Use alt="" for decorative images.
Buttons must have discernible text for screen reader users.
WCAG 4.1.2<button><button><button><button><button>Add text content, aria-label, or title to all <button> elements.
Links 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 2.4.4<a href="#">more</a>Replace generic link text with descriptive text, e.g., 'Read our accessibility guide' instead of 'Read more'.
List items must be contained within <ul>, <ol>, or <dl> elements.
WCAG 1.3.1<li> inside <header>Ensure <li> elements are direct children of <ul> or <ol>.
Here are the most impactful changes yahoo.com should make to improve accessibility:
Add text content, aria-label, or title to all <button> elements.
Add descriptive alt attributes to all <img> elements. Use alt="" for decorative images.
Replace generic link text with descriptive text, e.g., 'Read our accessibility guide' instead of 'Read more'.
yahoo.com scored 59/100 (grade C) on our accessibility audit. This score reflects automated checks against WCAG 2.1 Level AA criteria.
Our scan found 4 accessibility issues on yahoo.com. Full WCAG compliance requires addressing all critical and major issues identified above.
The European Accessibility Act requires websites to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Check the detailed report above to see yahoo.com's compliance status.
See the full issue list above with severity levels, affected elements, and recommended fixes for yahoo.com.
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