CSS validator

Validate CSS code or the stylesheets of a page with the W3C validator.

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CSS validator

What is the css validator?

The CSS validator checks your CSS code, a CSS file or the stylesheets of a web page with the W3C CSS Validation Service (CSS3 + SVG profile). It lists the errors – unknown properties, invalid values, syntax mistakes – and the warnings, with their line and context.

Invalid CSS is ignored by browsers, so a typo can silently break part of your design. Validating catches it in seconds.

How to use the css validator

  1. 1Paste CSS into the editor, or choose a URL.
  2. 2Press Validate.
  3. 3Fix the errors listed.

Features

W3C service

The official CSS validator.

Code or URL

A snippet, a .css file or a whole page.

Code editor

Syntax highlighting for your CSS.

Errors and warnings

With line numbers and context.

Frequently asked questions

Why are modern properties reported?

The W3C validator can lag behind the newest CSS features and vendor prefixes. Check those against browser support instead.

Does invalid CSS affect SEO?

Not directly, but broken layouts and hidden content affect visitors.

Is my code stored?

It's sent to the W3C validator for checking and not stored by us.