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Is howstuffworks.com Accessible?

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howstuffworks.com scored 94/100 on Accessibility (WCAG 2.2).

2 moderate46 minor

Last scanned May 15, 2026

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Top Accessibility Issues

moderate

Heading levels should only increase by one

Ensure the order of headings is semantically correct

moderate

Page should contain a level-one heading

Ensure that the page, or at least one of its frames contains a level-one heading

minor

Alternative text of images should not be repeated as text

Ensure image alternative is not repeated as text

minor

Alternative text of images should not be repeated as text

Ensure image alternative is not repeated as text

minor

Alternative text of images should not be repeated as text

Ensure image alternative is not repeated as text

minor

Alternative text of images should not be repeated as text

Ensure image alternative is not repeated as text

minor

Alternative text of images should not be repeated as text

Ensure image alternative is not repeated as text

minor

Alternative text of images should not be repeated as text

Ensure image alternative is not repeated as text

minor

Alternative text of images should not be repeated as text

Ensure image alternative is not repeated as text

minor

Alternative text of images should not be repeated as text

Ensure image alternative is not repeated as text

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Why Accessibility Compliance Matters

95.9% of the top one million websites fail WCAG 2.2 compliance. In 2024, over 4,000 ADA lawsuits were filed with settlements averaging $35,000. Government websites face additional risk under DOJ Title II regulations with deadlines in 2026 and 2027.

Checking accessibility for howstuffworks.com, and any website you manage, is the first step toward avoiding legal action and making the web accessible to everyone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is howstuffworks.com accessible?
Based on our most recent scan, howstuffworks.com scored 94/100 on WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards. This is a strong score, though no automated scan catches every issue.
What does this accessibility check test for?
Our scanner uses axe-core, the same engine trusted by Microsoft, Google, and the U.S. government, to test against WCAG 2.2 AA and AAA standards. It checks color contrast, alt text, form labels, keyboard navigation, ARIA attributes, heading structure, and dozens more rules.
How often should I check accessibility?
Website content changes frequently, and each update can introduce new accessibility issues. We recommend scanning after every major update, or setting up automated weekly monitoring with a PageAuditors paid plan.
What happens if a website isn't ADA compliant?
Non-compliant websites face real legal risk. Over 4,000 ADA web accessibility lawsuits were filed in 2024, with an average settlement of $35,000. Government websites face additional enforcement under DOJ Title II rules with deadlines in 2026 and 2027.