Make search inputs accessible

Search is a primary navigation method—inaccessible search functionality prevents users from finding content efficiently regardless of their abilities.

Quick Reference

• Use type='search' and role='search' on the form
• Provide visible or screen reader accessible label
• Make autocomplete suggestions keyboard navigable
• Announce result counts to screen readers

Check

Verify search inputs use type='search', have accessible labels, and use role='search' on the containing form.

Fix

Implement search with type='search', visible or aria-label, form role='search', and accessible autocomplete suggestions.

Explain

Explain how accessible search implementations help users find content efficiently regardless of their abilities.

Code Review

Review templates, server-rendered HTML, and shared components that output markup related to Make search inputs accessible. Flag exact elements, attributes, and routes where the rendered HTML violates the rule.

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For full implementation details, code examples, and framework-specific guidance, see references/rule.md.

Rule page: https://frontendchecklist.io/en/rules/html/search-input