Level: Intermediate
ARIA attributes can meaningfully improve accessibility when used correctly, but they're also commonly misapplied in ways that create more confusion than they solve.
Native HTML Elements Are Often Already Accessible
A properly used native button or link element typically already carries the semantic meaning assistive technology needs, without requiring additional ARIA attributes.
ARIA Is Most Useful for Custom, Non-Native Components
Custom interface elements built from generic containers, like a custom dropdown or tab panel, are where ARIA attributes genuinely add necessary semantic meaning.
Incorrect ARIA Can Make Things Worse, Not Better
Misapplied ARIA attributes can actively mislead assistive technology, making the interface less usable than if no ARIA had been added at all.
Next step: Use the Get Source Code of Webpage to review your custom interactive components in the underlying code to check whether they need ARIA attributes they're currently missing.