EqualWeb – Link Purpose Checker

Detect ambiguous or missing link text.

EqualWeb Link Purpose Checker is a powerful accessibility tool that helps developers and content creators identify links that fail to meet WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards. Why Link Purpose Matters Screen reader users often navigate by tabbing through links or viewing a list of all links on a page. When links have vague text like "click here" or "read more," users cannot understand where the link leads without additional context. This creates barriers for users with visual impairments. Key Features Comprehensive Link Analysis Scan any webpage to find all links and identify those with accessibility issues. Issue Categories Detected Empty Text – Links with no visible text content Icon Only – Links containing only icons without accessible text Generic Text – Vague phrases like "click here," "read more," "learn more" Hash Href – Links with only # that may not function properly JavaScript Href – Links using javascript: that may not be keyboard accessible Missing Href – Anchor tags without href attributes Smart Filtering Filter the link list by issue type to focus on specific problems. Click to Locate Click on any link in the list to scroll to and highlight it on the page. Issue Summary See the total count of problematic links at a glance. WCAG Guidelines Checked 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A) 2.4.9 Link Purpose (Link Only) (Level AAA) 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A) Perfect For Web Developers Content Writers SEO Specialists Accessibility Auditors UX Designers QA Testers Privacy First This extension works entirely in your browser. No data is collected, stored, or transmitted to any server. Your browsing stays private. From EqualWeb – Making the web accessible for everyone. Features (Bullet Points) Detects empty and ambiguous link text Identifies "click here" and "read more" patterns Finds icon-only links missing accessible names Flags javascript: and hash-only hrefs Filter by issue category Click-to-locate functionality Real-time issue counting Works on any webpage Dark theme interface No data collection – 100% private