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Content Display
Fade Tabs
Joomla Tab Module with Fade Effects
- Zero B/C pluginRuns without the B/C pluginRuns on Joomla 5 and 6 without the Behaviour - Backward Compatibility plugin, so you can keep it switched off.
- Joomla 4, 5 & 6Tested and supported on Joomla 4, 5 and 6.
- 5.0See the reviews
- v2.8· Updated 8 days ago
- 5.6K+downloads
- PHP 8.1+
- Instant accessReady to install right after checkout
- One-click updatesNew releases install from the Joomla administrator
- Lifetime optionPay once and keep future releases
- 30-day guaranteeFull refund if it is not the right fit
Features
What can Fade Tabs do for you?
Eight feature areas, one install package for Joomla 4, 5 and 6.
Flexible Layout
Horizontal or Vertical Tabs
- Tabs wrap on desktop and become a swipeable strip on phones. Side navigation stacks neatly on small screens.
Smooth Motion
Effects and Autoplay
- Set the transition speed, with reduced-motion support. Optional autoplay pauses on hover and focus.
Find Fast
Search Inside Your Tabs
- Visitors can filter tabs by title or content with highlighted matches. Narrow tabs by category.
Shareable
Link Straight to a Tab
- Share a link that opens the right tab. The last open tab can be remembered on return.
Easy Content
Build Tabs Your Way
- Add titles, content, icons and badges for each tab. Or pull in articles with images and read more links.
Accessible
Tabs Everyone Can Use
- Proper tab markup with arrow-key navigation. Lightweight script with no jQuery.
Modern Build
Built for Modern Joomla
- Uses the modern Joomla extension structure. Updates use your standard Download ID, no extra license key needed.
Changelog
What's new
7 releases since version 2.2. Updates install from the Joomla admin with a valid licence.
- Runs on Joomla 5 and Joomla 6 with the Behaviour - Backward Compatibility plugin disabled.
- Article queries use the current identity and database services.
- Modern 2026 theme as the default look (soft panel, underline accent, brand colour)
- Full Joomla 5 services structure (provider, Dispatcher, namespaced Helper)
- Vanilla JavaScript tabs — jQuery plugin removed
- Custom slides subform with icons, badges, categories, and active state
- Horizontal or vertical layout; fade / slide / none transitions
- Optional autoplay with pause on hover and focus
- Search with highlights, category filter pills
- URL anchors, Copy Link with “Copied!”, remember active tab
- Responsive tablet/phone tab strip with touch-friendly targets
- Article source retained with tags, images, read more, and plugin events
- Theme presets + Theme Color + Theme CSS Override
- Replaced custom license key with Joomla default Download ID (DLID)
- Compatibility and maintenance updates for Joomla 4 / 5 / 6
- Earlier theme and URL-hash improvements
- Support Joomla 5
- No need for a Backward Compatibility Plugin
- Single file installation for Joomla 3 and Joomla 4
- CSS updates
- PHP 8 support
- Removed jQuery load in the body
- Supports Joomla 4
- Update via Joomla Update Manager
- License key workflow introduced (replaced by native DLID in 2.7)
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- Joomla Update integrated
- Uses Joomla jQuery framework
Docs & setup
Get up and running fast
Written guides for installing and configuring Fade Tabs, from first setup to the options that matter.
- Installation stepsOne install zip for Joomla 4, 5 and 6, installed from System, Install, Extensions.
- Configuration optionsThe settings in the guide, from first setup to the options that matter.
- Practical usage tipsShort examples you can adapt to your site.
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FAQ
Questions about Fade Tabs
Still unsure? Our support team is one ticket away.
What is new in Fade Tabs 2.7?
Modern 2026 UI, vanilla JavaScript (no jQuery), slides subform, horizontal/vertical layouts, search, category filters, deep links with Copy Link, autoplay, remember active tab, Joomla 5 services structure, and native Download ID (DLID) support.
Does Fade Tabs need jQuery?
No. Version 2.7 uses vanilla JavaScript loaded through Joomla’s WebAssetManager.
Can I use custom slides instead of articles?
Yes. Set Content Source to Slides and manage tabs in the repeatable subform (title, content, icon, badge, category, and active state).
Where do I enter the Download ID?
Use Joomla’s built-in Download ID / Download Key for extension updates. There is no custom license key field inside the module.
How do URL anchors and Copy Link work?
Turn on URL Anchors so each tab gets a shareable hash like #jx-ft-{moduleId}-{n}. Copy Link copies that URL so visitors open the same tab directly.
Is it mobile and tablet friendly?
Yes. On tablets and phones the tab bar becomes a swipeable strip with large touch targets, hidden scrollbars, and the active tab keeps itself in view. Vertical layouts stack the same way on smaller screens.
Which themes are included?
Modern 2026 (default), Default, Minimal, Outline, Dark, Rounded, and Gradient. You can also set a Theme Color and optional Theme CSS Override.
Which Joomla versions are supported?
Joomla 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x. PHP 8.1+ is recommended.
Help from the people who built it
- Documentation Installation, configuration and usage guides for this extension. Read the docs →
- Support portal Open a ticket with the developers. We reply to your first request within 24 business hours. Open a ticket →
- Live demos Try this extension on a live demo before you buy. Open this demo →
- Support policy What support covers, response times and how to get the fastest answer. Read the policy →
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