You have a PHP site that needs a navigation bar with tabs and sub-tabs, and you would rather not hand-write the markup and styling for every level. ApPHP Tabs is a PHP script that generates a multilevel tab menu for you, so adding or removing a tab takes a few seconds.
Quick facts
- Version: 3.2.7
- Type: PHP script, source code freely accessible
- Price: free
Key features
Multilevel tabs for site navigation
The script builds 2-level and 3-level tab menus that you can use as your website's navigation system. Examples include an XP-style look and a G-style menu with a dropdown.
Embedded templates to start from
The script ships with embedded templates, so you can get a good-looking menu without designing one first.
Object-oriented, readable code you can modify
It is written following object-oriented principles, and the code is meant to be easy to install, implement, use and modify.
Who it's for
It suits PHP web developers who want a ready-made tab navigation and prefer to spend their time on harder problems.
Pros and cons
- Pro: free, with source code access.
- Pro: quick to add or remove tabs.
- Con: it is a code library for developers, not a visual editor, so you need to be comfortable with PHP.
FAQs
Is ApPHP Tabs free?
Yes, it is listed among the vendor's free products.
Can I build more than one level of tabs?
Yes. It generates multilevel tab menus, with 2-level and 3-level examples.
Can I change the script?
Yes. The source code is freely accessible and written in an object-oriented style.