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Responsive Tabs

By WP Darko

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Responsive Tabs Review - In-Depth Analysis

Create responsive tabs to display content easily. Add tabs quickly and use shortcodes to embed them in posts or pages.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.79/10

User Rating

4.2/5 (based on 41+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin adds a 'Tabs' section to the admin panel which allows you to create tabbed content for your website the easy way. You can quickly add your content to your different tabs, choose a color, re-order them at anytime and display them anywhere with a simple shortcode.

What you see is what you get, and it’s totally free. The free version of the Responsive Tabs plugin is not limited.

The PRO version adds new features such as new styling settings and icons from font-awesome.

Go to the plugin's documentation if you need more information on how to use this plugin. Find help in our support platform for this plugin and we will answer you fast.

Comparing to Alternatives

Responsive Tabs is a popular choice for tabbed content but faces competition from other plugins offering similar features with different strengths.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Lightweight and easy to use out of the box
Good support with fast responses
Includes a pro version with additional features
Creates responsive tab layouts effectively

Weaknesses

Free version is limited in customization options such as tab color
Has had multiple security vulnerabilities in past versions
Some users report issues with editing tab content in the backend
Reported difficulties with subscription cancellation

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 4.2 rating from 41 reviews, most users appreciate the plugin's ease of use and support, though nearly 20% report issues mainly related to security and limitations.

Positive highlights

"Love the fast support" - beardev
"Their support is A+ .. they responded to my issue in a very timely fashion." - mbajadek
"Nice and lightweight plugin, pretty easy to follow and use right out of the box." - hj

Common complaints

Free version is limited, lacking color customization
Security vulnerabilities related to XSS issues
Problems with subscription cancellation and billing

Weaknesses

Security risks due to past XSS vulnerabilities
Limited features in free version
Occasional bugs with content editing interface
Subscription management issues

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, lightweight tab plugin with responsive design and good support, willing to upgrade for more features.

Not ideal for

Those needing extensive free customization, highly secure environments without risk tolerance, or users wary of subscription billing issues.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

Basic responsive tab functionality with limited customization options.

Pro version

Offers enhanced customization, additional styling options, and possibly more advanced features beyond the free version.

Final Verdict

Responsive Tabs is a solid choice for users wanting a simple, responsive tab solution with reliable support and a pro upgrade path. However, its free version is limited and past security vulnerabilities require users to keep the plugin updated.

Potential users should weigh the plugin's strengths against its history of security issues and reported subscription management problems. Alternatives may offer different feature sets or security profiles, so consider your priorities carefully.