Interpreting Scan Results
Accessibility scans generate detailed reports outlining your site’s compliance level. This page helps you decode and prioritize what the data means.
Understanding Scan Scores
Your scan results include a set of scores based on Lighthouse and AccessiblyKit’s auditing logic.
Accessibility Score
Reflects overall accessibility compliance (out of 100). A score above 85% is considered excellent.
SEO Score
Measures your site’s search engine friendliness, including structure and metadata accessibility.
Best Practices Score
Checks code quality, image optimization, HTTPS usage, and browser safety.
Performance Score
Evaluates page speed, responsiveness, and rendering behavior.
Issue Categories
Each detected issue falls into one of the following categories:
- Critical: Blocks user access or severely impairs experience (e.g., missing alt text, broken ARIA labels)
- Major: Impacts usability but doesn’t completely block access
- Minor: Low impact; often aesthetic or redundancy-related
Each issue will include:
- Affected element (e.g.,
<img>,<button>) - Explanation of the violation
- WCAG reference (e.g., 1.1.1, 2.4.4)
- Suggestion or fix
Viewing the Full Report
Clicking “View Report” on a scan session brings you to a deep-dive report that includes:
- Issue list with filters
- Affected elements with HTML snippet
- Score breakdowns
- Technical audit results
- Color-coded severity badges
Remediation Tips
- Start with Critical issues for compliance and usability.
- Use the “Fix Suggestions” included in each item.
- Use your developer’s help for HTML, ARIA, or JavaScript-based issues.
- Re-scan after applying fixes to verify improvements.
When to Re-scan
- After site updates or deployments
- After installing new themes, scripts, or 3rd-party widgets
- On a regular schedule (weekly or monthly)
Need Expert Help?
Our accessibility engineers can help you prioritize and resolve scan issues. Reach out for personalized support.