Joomla Tags provide a flat, cross-component classification system. Unlike categories, tags can be applied to articles, contacts, news feeds, and any third-party component that supports the Tags API. A single piece of content can carry multiple tags, and a single tag can span multiple content types.
Creating Tags
Go to Admin → Components → Tags → New. Key fields:
- Title — display name
- Parent Tag — optional nesting
- Description — shown on the tag listing page
- Image — optional image on the tag page
- Access — restrict which user groups can see the tag
Applying Tags to Content
In the article editor, click the Publishing tab and use the Tags field. Type to search existing tags or type a new name and press Enter to create it on the fly.
Tag Display Layouts
| Menu item type | Shows |
|---|---|
| Tag → List All Tags | All published tags as a browsable index |
| Tag → Tagged Items | All content items carrying a specific tag |
| Tag → Compact List | Lightweight list for sidebar placement |
Tag Cloud Module
Add mod_tags_popular to any module position to display a weighted tag cloud. Size reflects usage frequency. Configure maximum tags, ordering, and minimum tag count in module params.
Related Articles via Tags
The mod_related_items module displays other articles that share at least one tag with the currently viewed article. Assign it to the main-bottom position for automatic related content without any manual curation.