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Link Text Checker

Scan your HTML for non-descriptive link text that violates WCAG 2.1 Success Criterion 2.4.4 (Link Purpose). Identifies 'click here', 'read more', 'learn more', empty links, URL-only links, and other common issues, with suggestions for improvement.

Why This Matters

Screen reader users often navigate by listing all links on a page. If links say 'click here' or 'read more', the list is meaningless. WCAG 2.4.4 requires that link purpose is clear from the link text alone, or from its context.

How to Use This Tool

  1. 1

    Paste HTML

    Paste your HTML containing anchor tags into the textarea.

  2. 2

    Review link issues

    The tool identifies non-descriptive text, empty links, URL-only links, and duplicate link text.

  3. 3

    Fix and re-check

    Update your link text and paste again to verify.

Frequently Asked Questions

'Click here' doesn't describe the destination. Screen reader users who skim links hear only the link text — 'click here' tells them nothing. It's also bad for SEO and mobile users who scan content.

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