WCAG 2.4.9: Link Purpose (Link Only)

WCAG 2.4.9 Link Purpose (Link Only) is a level AAA success criterion from WCAG 2.0. The purpose of each link is clear from the link text alone, without needing the surrounding sentence.

Link lists in screen readers have no surrounding sentence.

How to test

Pull the links out of context. Each should still make sense.

How to fix

Put the destination in the link text itself.

Example that fails

The link text is Details.

Example that passes the check

The link text is Postage details.

Shopify

Change section buttons from Learn more to the page name.

WooCommerce

Include the product name in loop links.

WordPress

Replace generic button labels.

Wix

Edit every button so the label names the destination.

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