Inappropriate Duplicate Page Title Check
Description
The “Inappropriate Duplicate Page Title Check” evaluates whether the webpage contains two or more <title> elements, placed inside the <head>, as opposed to the supposed one.
Example outcome
I checked that this webpage does not have only one <title> element, as it was supposed to, it has 2.
Impact
- Visual Impairments: Screen readers rely on the
<title>to announce the page when it loads or switches. - Cognitive Disabilities: Page titles help maintain orientation, especially in multitasking or tab-heavy environments.
- All: Browsers display the title in tabs, bookmarks, and history.
Fixes
To address inappropriately duplicated <title> elements:
- Locate both
<title>elements. - Remove the inappropriate one, retaining a meaningful and descriptive one.