Index

The 56 criteria of the Saudi Platforms Code

Compliance with the Platforms Code is measured against 56 criteria, grouped into foundations, templates, components and experience, which resolve into 127 checkpoints. The titles below are the Digital Government Authority’s own English titles, taken from the published benchmark rather than translated by us. 48 of the 56 are classified as machine-measurable.

A note on the links below

Each row links to that criterion’s own English page: what it requires, how XFix measures it, which of the five measurement classes it falls into, and the criteria it connects to. The checkpoints beneath each criterion are being written in English group by group; where a page’s are not written yet, it says so and links the Arabic page that carries them in full.

For what the Code is and how its criteria fit together, start at the Platforms Code guide.

Foundations

6 criteria · 12 checkpoints

#	Criterion	Checkpoints	How it is verdicted
1	Ensure the Unified Design System (Platforms Code) version 1.0 is correctly implemented	0	Machine-measured
2	Ensure the use of approved colors as defined in the Unified Design System (Platforms Code)	2	Machine-measured
3	Adhere to Typography guidelines by using approved fonts, appropriate font weights for headings, and responsive typography measures	2	Machine-measured
4	Ensure spacing values are applied according to the Unified Design System (Platforms Code)	2	Machine-measured
5	Ensure responsive design that adapts effectively to different screen sizes and orientations to provide a seamless experience across devices	2	Machine-measured
6	Ensure usage of approved icons as per the Unified Design System (Code of Platforms)	4	Machine-measured

Templates

4 criteria · 14 checkpoints

#	Criterion	Checkpoints	How it is verdicted
7	Ensure the homepage template is applied according to the platform	5	Machine-measured (structural)
8	Ensure the service page template is applied	3	Machine-measured (structural)
9	Ensure the e-Participation template is applied	2	Machine-measured (structural)
10	Ensure the search template is applied	4	Machine-measured (structural)

Components

26 criteria · 81 checkpoints

#	Criterion	Checkpoints	How it is verdicted
11	Ensure digital stamp follows the Platforms Code Design System	3	Machine-measured
12	Ensure Buttons follow the Platforms Code Design System	2	Machine-measured
13	Ensure Dropdown Input follows the Platforms Code Design System	2	Machine-measured (structural)
14	Ensure Link follows the Platforms Code Design System	3	Machine-measured
15	Ensure Accordions follow the Platforms Code Design System	3	Machine-measured (structural)
16	Ensure Menu follows the Platforms Code Design System	3	Machine-measured (structural)
17	Ensure Content Switcher follows the Platforms Code Design System	3	Machine-measured (structural)
18	Ensure Notifications follow the Platforms Code Design System	6	Machine-measured (structural)
19	Ensure Modals follow the Platforms Code Design System	2	Machine-measured (structural)
20	Ensure File Upload follows the Platforms Code Design System	5	Machine-measured (structural)
21	Ensure Checkbox follows the Platforms Code Design System	3	Machine-measured
22	Ensure Radio follows the Platforms Code Design System	3	Machine-measured
23	Ensure Switch follows the Platforms Code Design System	3	Machine-measured
24	Ensure Textarea follows the Platforms Code Design System	3	Machine-measured (structural)
25	Ensure Tabs follow the Platforms Code Design System	4	Machine-measured
26	Ensure Tags follow the Platforms Code Design System	2	Machine-measured (structural)
27	Ensure Footer follows the Platforms Code Design System	3	Machine-measured
28	Ensure Cards follow the Platforms Code Design System	5	Machine-measured (structural)
29	Ensure Nav Header follows the Platforms Code Design System	5	Machine-measured
30	Ensure Breadcrumb follows the Platforms Code Design System	4	Machine-measured
31	Ensure Avatar follows the Platforms Code Design System	2	Machine-measured (structural)
32	Ensure Rating follows the Platforms Code Design System	3	Machine-measured (structural)
33	Ensure Tooltip follows the Platforms Code Design System	2	Machine-measured (structural)
34	Ensure Text Input follows the Platforms Code Design System	3	Machine-measured
35	Ensure Tables follow the Platforms Code Design System	1	Machine-measured
36	Ensure Date Picker follows the Platforms Code Design System	3	Machine-measured (structural)

Secondary components

4 criteria · 0 checkpoints

#	Criterion	How it is verdicted
44	Follow the Unified Design System (Platforms Code) for the Nav Drawer component	Machine-measured (structural)
45	Follow the Unified Design System (Platforms Code) for the Pagination component	Machine-measured (structural)
46	Ensure the Loading component is implemented per the Unified Design System (Platforms Code) guidelines	Machine-measured (structural)
47	Ensure the Steps component is in line with the Unified Design System (Platforms Code) specifications	Machine-measured (structural)

Experience

7 criteria · 20 checkpoints

#	Criterion	Checkpoints	How it is verdicted
37	Ensure that a Sitemap is created to support user navigation and facilitate content discoverability.	2	Machine-measured
38	Ensure that interaction design effectively facilitates user tasks, including button responses, gesture recognition, and feedback.	3	Machine-measured (structural)
39	Ensure that content prioritizes the Arabic-first approach, while supporting the use of other languages in accordance with the DGA standards.	3	Machine-measured
40	Ensure that mechanisms are in place for users to provide feedback about the application/website, and that this feedback is acknowledged and utilized by the organization.	2	Machine-measured (structural)
41	Ensure that the visibility and clarity of privacy and security notices are evaluated, and that they are understandable and accessible to all users.	3	Machine-measured
42	Ensure consistency in the terminology used across the system to prevent confusion and support user understanding.	4	Human judgement
43	Ensure a consistent approach to how errors are handled and displayed across the application/website to ensure a smooth user experience.	3	Machine-measured (structural)

Secondary experience

9 criteria · 0 checkpoints

#	Criterion	How it is verdicted
48	Ensure the design establishes a clear visual hierarchy, directing the user's attention to important elements first	Human judgement
49	Ensure the navigation is intuitive, including logical grouping and labeling of sections and links	Human judgement
50	Ensure common tasks can be completed efficiently with minimal steps and intuitive interactions	Human judgement
51	Ensure available help resources and documentation are easily accessible, clear, and useful in assisting users to effectively use the application/website	Machine-measured (structural)
52	Ensure the language used in the interface is clear, concise, and appropriate for the intended audience, and assess localization efforts for multilingual support	Human judgement
53	Evaluate whether the user interface behaves in a predictable manner, reducing user confusion and errors	Human judgement
54	Ensure the interaction patterns (eg, gestures, clicks, navigation) are consistent, making the system intuitive and learnable	Human judgement
55	Ensure the content (text, images, videos) is presented in a uniform style and tone appropriate for the target audience	Human judgement
56	Ensure that feedback provided to users for their actions is consistent in style and timing across the application/website to avoid confusion	Machine-measured (structural)

Why some criteria show no checkpoints

Fourteen of the 56 publish no sub-points in the benchmark, so the text of the criterion itself is the reference when judging them. That is a fact about the benchmark rather than a gap in this index. Four of those fourteen — the secondary components — are nonetheless graded by automated tooling against the component property set, and their reference pages disclose exactly what is being measured instead of going quiet about it.

The limits of this tool

XFix is an independent commercial tool. It is not part of the Digital Government Authority, is not endorsed by it, and does not act on its behalf. What it produces is an indicative estimate expressed as a range. It is not the Platforms Code Application Certificate and not a declaration of conformity. The certificate is issued by the Authority alone, and the Authority’s assessment remains the reference.

Its usefulness is in showing the gap early and with evidence. It does not stand in for the body that decides.