Coda Slider
Content Slider Module for Joomla
- 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
- v2.8.7· Updated 3 days ago
- 4.3K+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 Coda Slider do for you?
Six feature areas, one install package for Joomla 4, 5 and 6.
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Articles · Custom Slides
Tabbed Story Panels
- One panel at a timeVisitors pick a topic from clear tabs, then dive into the content.
- Your content, your wayPull Joomla articles or author custom HTML slides.
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Five Ready Themes
Looks That Fit
- Modern to darkModern, Editorial, Pill, Underline, and Dark — ready instantly.
- Nav where you need itPlace tabs on top, bottom, or the left side.
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Slide · Fade · Autoplay
Motion With Control
- Smooth transitionsSlide or fade between panels with adjustable speed.
- Hands-free optionalAutoplay with delay and pause on hover — plus arrows, keyboard, and swipe.
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Desktop · Tablet · Mobile
Responsive Everywhere
- No cut-off tabsTab labels wrap so every panel stays reachable on smaller screens.
- Touch-ready layoutLeft nav stacks on phones; arrows move below the panel for easy tapping.
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Joomla 4 · 5 · 6
Built for Modern Joomla
- No jQuery taxVanilla JS and Web Asset Manager — lighter pages, easier maintenance.
- Accessible controlsProper tabs/panels, keyboard support, and reduced-motion respect.
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Categories · Tags · Featured
Smart Content Filters
- Target the feedFilter by category, featured state, and tags; order by date, hits, or random.
- Avoid repeatsExclude the current article on single-article pages.
Changelog
What's new
8 releases since version 2.5. Updates install from the Joomla admin with a valid licence.
- Download Key support on the update site (dlid).
- Runs on Joomla 5 and 6 with the Behaviour Backward Compatibility plugins disabled
- Article lists use the current user and database APIs
- Fade now uses Transition Speed. Previously the hidden attribute skipped the opacity animation, so the speed field had no effect.
- Smoother fade easing (ease-in-out) so panels crossfade instead of snapping.
- Article panels no longer strip original HTML when Excerpt Length is set. Headings, lists, links, and emphasis stay visible.
- Intro Format on Display Settings: Safe HTML (default) or Plain text.
- Safe HTML excerpts truncate without breaking markup.
- Custom slide editor keeps heading tags such as h2 on save.
- Full rebuild with vanilla JavaScript: no jQuery, Liquid Slider, easing, or TouchSwipe
- Joomla 4, 5, and 6 support with namespaced service provider and dispatcher
- Web Asset Manager loading with scoped CSS variables per module instance
- Articles or custom slides as panel sources
- Five themes: Modern, Editorial, Pill Nav, Underline, and Dark
- Navigation style (tabs / pills / underline) and position (top / bottom / left)
- Slide or fade panel transitions
- Autoplay, prev/next, keyboard arrows, and touch swipe
- Featured, tag, and exclude-current article filters
- Intro / full image controls, excerpt length, and read more
- Responsive tab wrap; left nav stacks on phones; mobile-friendly arrow layout
- Accessible tablist / tabpanel markup and reduced-motion support
- Cleaner package: legacy admin fields and tmpl vendor assets removed
- Store maintenance release for the Liquid Slider era build
- Joomla 4, 5 & 6 compatibility updates and JoomlaX branding
Show 2 older releases
- Support for Joomla 5 without Backward Compatibility Plugin
- Single file installation for Joomla 3 and 4
- Legacy Infyways release with jQuery Liquid Slider
Docs & setup
Get up and running fast
Written guides for installing and configuring Coda Slider, 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 Coda Slider
Still unsure? Our support team is one ticket away.
What is Coda Slider used for?
Coda Slider shows articles or custom panels in a tabbed content layout.
Visitors switch panels with tabs, arrows, keyboard, or swipe.
Which Joomla versions are supported?
Coda Slider 2.8 supports Joomla 4, Joomla 5, and Joomla 6.
PHP 8.1 or newer is recommended.
Does Coda Slider 2.8 require jQuery?
No. Version 2.8 uses vanilla JavaScript and Joomla's Web Asset Manager.
jQuery, Liquid Slider, easing, and TouchSwipe libraries are no longer bundled.
Can I use custom slides instead of articles?
Yes. Set Content Source to Custom Slides and add title + content rows.
Which themes are included?
Five themes ship in 2.8: Modern, Editorial, Pill Nav, Underline, and Dark.
You can also set navigation style, position, accent colour, and corner radius.
Can navigation sit on the left?
Yes. Set Navigation Position to Left for a side tab strip.
On small phones the tabs stack above the panel automatically.
What transitions are available?
Choose Slide or Fade under Motion Settings.
Optional autoplay pauses on hover when enabled.
Is it mobile-friendly?
Yes. Tabs wrap so labels stay visible, arrows move below the panel on phones, and swipe is built in.
Can I filter featured articles or tags?
Yes. Use Featured Articles (Show / Only / Hide) and Filter by Tags in Content Settings.
Exclude Current Article is useful on single-article pages.
Where can I get support?
Visit support.joomlax.com or open a ticket from your store account.
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 →