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Skip Link Validator

Check if your webpage has proper bypass blocks (skip links) — instantly online.

We use a public CORS proxy to fetch the HTML. For local files or sites with strict CORS, paste HTML below.

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Validation Report

Link Text Target ID Target Exists Visibility Focusable Assessment

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Frequently Asked Questions

A skip link is a hidden link at the top of a webpage that allows keyboard users to jump directly to the main content, bypassing repetitive navigation menus. It is essential for accessibility, especially for users with motor disabilities who rely on keyboard navigation.

Skip links satisfy WCAG Success Criterion 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks), which requires a mechanism to skip repeated blocks of content. Without them, keyboard-only users must tab through every menu item on each page, causing frustration and inefficiency.

It parses the HTML (either from a URL via proxy or pasted code) and scans all <a href="#..."> elements. It detects whether the target element exists, if the link is visible (including hidden-until-focused patterns), and if it is keyboard-focusable. Best-practice recommendations are shown for each link.

A well-implemented skip link:
  • Is the first focusable element on the page.
  • Has clear text like “Skip to main content”.
  • Becomes visible when focused (e.g., using CSS :focus).
  • Points to an existing element (often <main id="main-content">).
  • Uses tabindex="-1" on the target if needed for older browsers.

Yes, but sparingly. Some sites offer skip links to different sections (e.g., navigation, main, footer). Too many can overwhelm keyboard users. Always keep the primary skip-to-content link as the first and most visible.

Common issues: the target ID is missing or misspelled; the link is hidden with display:none (which removes it from focus order); or the link is placed after focusable elements. Use this validator to diagnose problems instantly.
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