Link Text

Checks for descriptive link text

Rule ID	a11y/link-text
Category	Accessibility
Scope	Per-page
Severity	warning
Weight	4/10

Solution

Link text should describe the destination, not generic phrases like ‘click here’. Screen reader users often navigate by links, hearing them out of context. Good: ‘View our pricing plans’. Bad: ‘Click here’. For icon-only links, add aria-label: <a href='/search' aria-label='Search'>``<svg>…</svg>``</a>. Empty links are especially problematic - add text or aria-label.

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