The page must have a non-empty title
Rule
document-title· Document, language & navigation · impact serious · Static + live
Why it matters
The <title> is the first thing a screen reader announces and the label users see in tabs, history, and bookmarks. A missing or empty title leaves the page unidentified.
How to fix
Add a <title> in <head> that names the page and ideally the site.
Example
<head></head>
<head><title>Pricing — Acme</title></head>
Example
<svg viewBox="0 0 16 16"><title>Search icon</title></svg>
<head><title>Search — Acme</title></head><body><svg viewBox="0 0 16 16"><title>Search icon</title></svg></body>
WCAG success criteria
2.4.2 Page Titled — Level A
Each page needs a descriptive <title> that identifies its topic or purpose.
Standards
This rule contributes to the following standards:
WCAG A EN 301 549 Trusted Tester ACT
| Standard | Criteria |
|---|---|
| EN 301 549 | 9.2.4.2 |
| Trusted Tester v5 | 12.a |
| ACT (WCAG SC) | 2.4.2 |