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Accessibility Guide

Ghost Accessibility Guide 2026

Platform-specific accessibility risks, recommended tools, and practical fixes for teams building on Ghost.

Platform overview

Ghost is a lightweight publishing CMS, but themes vary widely in accessibility support.

Known accessibility issues

  • Themes with missing focus states
  • Image-heavy posts without alt text
  • Navigation links with low contrast

Best plugins and tools

  • axe DevTools
  • WAVE browser extension
  • Lighthouse Accessibility Audit

Step-by-step fix guide

  1. Step 1

    Choose an accessibility-friendly theme

  2. Step 2

    Add alt text to post images

  3. Step 3

    Check contrast on navigation and footer

  4. Step 4

    Ensure headings are structured in posts

  5. Step 5

    Test mobile navigation with keyboard

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