Audit rules

Duplicate Title Element

The document has more than one <title> element. The <title> elements of inline SVG graphics are not counted. In a QuikSEO audit, a failure of this rule has error severity and counts against the score. Below are the exact condition, its exceptions and the sources behind it, followed by the other rules of the same group.

01 — Definition

How This Rule Is Checked

The rule is a pure function of the fetched page: no extra requests, no account settings. The same input always gives the same result.

Rule Severity and Score

Rule id: title.duplicate
Group: Title
Severity of a failure: Error
Counts in the score: Yes, whenever it applies to the page
Required for a score: No

Condition and Exceptions

Condition: More than one <title> element in the document → fail
Exceptions: One title → pass

Sources and Project Decision

Sources: HTML Standard, 4.2.2 The title element (WHATWG, Q57)
Project decision: Severity is a project decision [D]; the plan gives none.

02 — Title

Other Rules in This Group

The other checks of the same group, each with its own condition and sources.

Title Lengthtitle.length
Title Missingtitle.missing