WordPress fix guide
Fix ARIA mistakes on WordPress
Use ARIA sparingly; prefer native HTML.
This page ties the generic issue to how it usually shows up in WordPress markup and tooling, then walks you through a fix and verification loop.
Verify on a live URL
Scan, fix, deploy, then rescan the same address to compare reports.
Main issue guide: ARIA mistakes →
At a glance
Instructional
Confusing tab order
DOM order matches layout
Duplicate IDs and broken ARIA relationships confuse assistive tech when it resolves references.
Where this comes from on WordPress
Themes, plugins, and block output—fix the template or block once so every page using it improves.
What this issue means
Guidance
Fix invalid combinations reported by automated tools; validate with browser accessibility inspectors.
How to fix on WordPress
In WordPress, fix the underlying theme or block output: child themes, block patterns, or plugin markup. Re-scan after updates—page builders often regress heading order or button names.
How to fix
Prefer native elements; validate custom widgets with browser a11y inspectors.
Remove invalid combinations reported by axe; retest with keyboard.
Common mistakes on WordPress
- Fixing only one page while the pattern lives in a shared template.
- Caching plugins serving old HTML after fixes.
How to verify the fix
- In wp-admin, open the page on the front-end; use keyboard only through the fixed region.
- If you use a builder, re-publish/clear cache so changes appear.
- Rerun the public scan on the same URL and compare the report link.
Related: 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value.
Same issue on other platforms
Related issues
Guides
Next steps
- Run a scan on staging or production.
- Re-read the main issue page for context and WCAG notes.
- WordPress accessibility hub for more platform resources.
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