Level AOperableTested by A11yied
WCAG 2.4.4: Link Purpose (In Context)
2.4 Navigable
What Does This Criterion Require?
The purpose of each link can be determined from the link text alone or from the link text together with its programmatically determined link context.
Technical Details
| WCAG Level | A |
|---|---|
| WCAG Version | 2.1, 2.2 |
| POUR Principle | Operable |
| Guideline | 2.4 Navigable |
| A11yied Testing | Fully Automated |
How A11yied Tests This Criterion
A11yied automatically validates WCAG 2.4.4 using browser-based testing that analyzes your page in real-time.
Implementation: links.ts
Testing Notes:
Tested tel:, mailto:, and sms: link exceptions. Fixed false positives for phone/email links with numeric text.
Last verified: 10/5/2025
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Official WCAG Reference
View the official WCAG specification for 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) on the W3C website for complete technical details and implementation guidance.
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