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The Ultimate UX Audit Checklist for Websites & SaaS (2026)

By Alex Vance (Head of Product Design) · Published August 16, 2026

A practical 35-point UX audit checklist covering usability, conversion clarity, mobile responsiveness, accessibility, and trust signals.

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Key Takeaways

• Checklist is organized into 5 core domains: Hero, Navigation, Forms, Mobile, and Trust.
• Every item includes pass/fail criteria for rapid team review.
• Use this checklist during weekly design sprints or post-launch reviews.

1. Above-the-Fold & Hero Section Checklist

An above-the-fold audit checks whether a web page clearly communicates its value proposition, displays a visible primary call-to-action, and presents trust signals within the initial viewport without requiring user scrolling.

Use this UX audit checklist to verify above-the-fold clarity. Is the core value proposition clear within 3 seconds? Is the primary CTA visible without scrolling? Is social proof present?

2. Navigation & User Flow Checklist

Are menu items limited to 7 or fewer links? Is the active page state clearly styled? Is search accessible and fast?

3. Forms & Checkout Checklist

Are input labels positioned above fields? Are real-time inline validation errors shown? Is autofill supported?

4. Mobile Experience Checklist

Are tap targets at least 44x44px? Is horizontal scrolling eliminated? Pair this checklist with an automated UX audit tool for rapid viewport scanning.

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