Kilotest: Diagnoses of tab-opening link action unstated violation by HTML element 566 on DubBot page

Basics

About the DubBot page

• URL: https://dubbot.com/
• Tested 13 days ago by job 8g6 on 2026-07-07 at 20:33

About HTML element 566

• Tag name: A
• Text: We use the software to make sure our website never degrades in accessibility quality. We appreciate the task management system and like how easy the team at DubBot is to contact and communicate with via their support.
• Start tag: <a href="https://www.g2.com/products/dubbot/reviews/dubbot-review-5442875" target="_blank">
• XPath: /html/body/main[1]/section[8]/div[1]/div[1]/div[2]/div[1]/div[1]/a[1]
• Bounding box: x = 1808, y = 4247, width = 383, height = 136

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About the tab-opening link action unstated issue

• Why it matters: Following a link opens a new window, surprising a user
• Priority: high
• Related WCAG standard: 3.2.5

Diagnoses

Here is how rule engines diagnose the tab-opening link action unstated issue for HTML element 566 of the DubBot page.

1. <p>Readers can always choose to open a link a new window. When a link forces open a new window, it can be confusing and annoying, especially for assistive device users who may wonder why their browser's "back" button is suddenly disabled.</p> <p>There are two general exceptions:</p> <ul> <li>When the user is filling out a form, and opening a link in the same window would cause them to lose their work.</li> <li>When the user is clearly warned a link will open a new window.</li> </ul> <p><strong>To fix:</strong> set this link back its default target, or add a screen-reader accessible warning (text or an icon with alt text).</p>

   Tool: Editoria11y (Princeton University)

   Rule: linkNewWindow