Accessibility Audits
Audits are the core feature of the Accessibility module, providing detailed analysis of your web pages using Google Lighthouse.
Running an Audit
Quick Audit
- Navigate to Accessibility > Projects
- Select your project
- Click New Audit
- Enter the page URL to audit
- Click Run Audit
Audit Configuration
When creating an audit, you can configure:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| URL | The specific page to audit |
| Device Type | Desktop or Mobile emulation |
| Throttling | Network speed simulation |
Understanding Audit Results
Overall Score
The audit produces an accessibility score from 0-100:
Score = (Passed Audits / Total Audits) × 100
Audit Categories
Results are grouped into five categories: Navigation, Names & Labels, Contrast, Semantic HTML, and Best Practices. Each category maps to specific WCAG success criteria.
For a detailed breakdown of what each category tests and the WCAG guidelines they cover, see WCAG Compliance.
Audit Status Types
| Status | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ Passed | Element meets accessibility standards | No action needed |
| ❌ Failed | Element has accessibility issues | Fix required |
| ⚠️ Manual | Requires human verification | Review needed |
| ➖ Not Applicable | Audit doesn't apply to this page | Informational |
Viewing Audit Details
Element Screenshots
For failed audits, RabbitQA provides:
- Full page screenshot showing element location
- Cropped element view highlighting the specific issue
- CSS selector for identifying the element in code
Issue Information
Each issue includes:
- Title - Brief description of the problem
- Impact - Severity level (Critical/Serious/Moderate)
- WCAG Criteria - Related WCAG success criteria
- How to Fix - Recommended remediation steps
Audit History
Track your audit history to monitor progress:
Trends View
- Score over time - Line chart showing accessibility improvements
- Issue count - Bar chart of issues by severity
- Category breakdown - Progress by audit category
Comparing Audits
- Select two audits from the history
- Click Compare
- View side-by-side differences
- Identify new, fixed, and persistent issues
Batch Audits
Run multiple audits simultaneously:
- Navigate to Accessibility > Batch Runs
- Select the project
- Enter multiple URLs (one per line)
- Click Run Batch
- Monitor progress in real-time
Batch Results
- Individual results for each URL
- Aggregate statistics across all pages
- Export combined report
Exporting Results
Audit results can be exported in multiple formats (PDF, CSV, JSON, Excel). For full details on export options, report contents, scheduled reports, and sharing, see Reports.
