WCAG 2.3.2: Three Flashes

WCAG 2.3.2 Three Flashes is a level AAA success criterion from WCAG 2.0. Nothing flashes more than three times in one second, with no exception for small or dim flashes.

The stricter level removes the size exception.

How to test

Check even small icons for rapid flashing.

How to fix

Remove all strobing, including small badges.

Example that fails

A tiny badge pulses sharply more than three times a second.

Example that passes the check

The badge is static.

Shopify

Remove pulse animations on sale badges in the theme CSS.

WooCommerce

Stop sale-badge animations that strobe.

WordPress

Remove strobe keyframes.

Wix

Turn off rapid badge animations.

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