KWCAG 2.2 · 5.4.2

How to test No auto-play

How to evaluate the KWCAG 2.2 checkpoint “No auto-play”. Automation catches part of it; the rest needs a person.

Which standards this maps to

Check no audio plays automatically for more than 3 seconds, or a stop/mute control is provided first.

2 automated rules judge this checkpoint. Each comes with remediation guidance.

Audio must not autoplay for more than 3 seconds no-autoplay-audio
Remove autoplay, or keep under 3 seconds and provide a mute/stop control first in the page.
Audio plays automatically a11ychk:autoplay
Auto-playing audio over 3s conflicts with screen readers. Remove autoplay, or add muted and provide a pause/volume control early in the page.

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