UX Audit Checklist

40 questions across 8 layers of your product. Use it to spot problems yourself before a redesign, a stakeholder review, or a pitch.

This shows you where to look — not how to fix what you find. That is what the paid audit is for.

Navigation & Information Architecture

5 points

Users can always tell where they are in the productPrimary navigation is visible without scrollingMenu labels match what users would call these sectionsSearch is available when content volume warrants itBreadcrumbs or back navigation is clear on deep pages

Onboarding & First Use

5 points

Users reach their first meaningful action in under 3 stepsEmpty states explain what to do, not just that nothing existsProgress is shown when setup requires multiple stepsRequired vs optional fields are clearly distinguishedUsers can skip non-essential setup steps

Forms & Data Entry

5 points

Error messages explain what went wrong and how to fix itForm fields validate inline, not only on submitLabels are always visible (not just placeholder text)Required fields are marked consistentlyLong forms are broken into logical sections

Visual Hierarchy & Readability

5 points

Primary CTAs are visually distinct from secondary actionsBody text meets WCAG AA contrast ratio (4.5:1 minimum)Font size is at least 16px for body copyLine length stays under 75 characters per lineWhitespace is used to separate unrelated content

Mobile Experience

5 points

Touch targets are at least 44×44pxContent does not require horizontal scrollingThe most important action is reachable with one thumbModals and drawers are usable on small screensText does not get cut off or overflow containers

Feedback & System Status

5 points

Loading states are shown for actions that take over 1 secondSuccess states confirm that an action completedDestructive actions (delete, cancel) require confirmationUsers can undo or recover from mistakesError pages explain what happened and offer a way forward

Conversion & Key Flows

5 points

The main CTA is above the fold on the homepageThe signup or checkout flow has no unnecessary stepsTrust signals appear near CTAsUsers are not asked for information that is not needed yetThe value proposition is clear within 5 seconds of landing

Accessibility Basics

5 points

All interactive elements are keyboard navigableFocus states are visible on all focusable elementsImages have descriptive alt textColour is not the only way information is conveyedForm fields have associated labels, not just placeholders

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