How to use USWDS
Website standards are now at standards.digital.gov
Federal website standards are now at standards.digital.gov. Federal website standards will help agencies provide high-quality, consistent digital experiences for everyone. The standards cover common visual and technical elements and reflect user experience best practices. The new site launched September 26, 2024.
USWDS can help agencies comply with federal website standards
Agencies can more easily build accessible, mobile-friendly websites, and comply with federal website standards, by using the U.S. Web Design System.
Federal agencies are required to comply with website standards per the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (IDEA). Standards will align with the 21st Century IDEA, OMB’s memo on Delivering a Digital-First Public Experience (M-23-22), and other relevant policy requirements and best practices.
Understand the policy framework and requirements in the 21st Century IDEA and M-23-22.
Get started with USWDS
Follow the USWDS maturity model to adopt the design system incrementally and design and build better digital experiences.
- Integrate design principles.
- Follow user experience guidance.
- Use USWDS code.
First published: 1/22/2020
Last revised: 9/26/2024
Latest updates
Meaningful code and guidance updates are listed in the following table:
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2024-09-26 |
Updated content to reflect move to standards.digital.gov. More information: uswds-site#2843 |
