---
title: "Timeline"
type: component
version: "2.2.1"
doc_version: "2.4.3"
status: stable
date: 2026-04-22
library: Frutjam
stack: tailwind_css
compatibility: universal
framework_agnostic: true
runtime_requirement: none
description: "Tailwind CSS Timeline for chronological events, milestones, and process steps. Vertical and horizontal layouts with icons and connectors for history UIs."
url: https://frutjam.com/components/timeline
---

# Timeline Component

 Timeline components display a sequence of events, milestones, or narrative progression in chronological order. Built with semantic HTML, timelines help users understand historical progression and project phases. The Frutjam timeline system supports multiple directions, colors, and item styles—ideal for project history, release notes, and journey maps.

| Class               | Type     | Description                                                  |
| ------------------- | -------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| timeline            | Base     | Ordered list of chronological events                         |
| timeline-item       | Modifier | Individual event row — place on each `<li>`                  |
| timeline-start      | Modifier | Content placed before the timeline axis                      |
| timeline-middle     | Modifier | Dot centered on the timeline axis                            |
| timeline-end        | Modifier | Content placed after the timeline axis                       |
| timeline-horizontal | Modifier | Horizontal layout                                            |
| timeline-vertical   | Modifier | Vertical layout (default)                                    |
| timeline-snap-start | Modifier | Hides the start column — dot aligns to the left edge         |
| timeline-snap-end   | Modifier | Hides the end column — dot aligns to the right edge          |
| timeline-primary    | Color    | Primary color dot and connector — place on `timeline-item`   |
| timeline-secondary  | Color    | Secondary color dot and connector — place on `timeline-item` |
| timeline-accent     | Color    | Accent color dot and connector — place on `timeline-item`    |
| timeline-neutral    | Color    | Neutral color dot and connector — place on `timeline-item`   |
| timeline-info       | Color    | Info color dot and connector — place on `timeline-item`      |
| timeline-success    | Color    | Success color dot and connector — place on `timeline-item`   |
| timeline-warning    | Color    | Warning color dot and connector — place on `timeline-item`   |
| timeline-error      | Color    | Error color dot and connector — place on `timeline-item`     |

## Basic Usage

## Timeline with Colors

Add a color modifier to each `timeline-item` to color its dot and the connector line trailing from it.

```html
<ul class="timeline timeline-vertical">
  <li class="timeline-item timeline-primary">
    <div class="timeline-start text-sm opacity-60">Step 1</div>
    <div class="timeline-middle"></div>
    <div class="timeline-end"><div class="font-semibold">Primary</div></div>
  </li>
  <li class="timeline-item timeline-secondary">
    <div class="timeline-start text-sm opacity-60">Step 2</div>
    <div class="timeline-middle"></div>
    <div class="timeline-end"><div class="font-semibold">Secondary</div></div>
  </li>
  <li class="timeline-item timeline-success">
    <div class="timeline-start text-sm opacity-60">Step 3</div>
    <div class="timeline-middle"></div>
    <div class="timeline-end"><div class="font-semibold">Success</div></div>
  </li>
  <li class="timeline-item timeline-warning">
    <div class="timeline-start text-sm opacity-60">Step 4</div>
    <div class="timeline-middle"></div>
    <div class="timeline-end"><div class="font-semibold">Warning</div></div>
  </li>
  <li class="timeline-item timeline-error">
    <div class="timeline-start text-sm opacity-60">Step 5</div>
    <div class="timeline-middle"></div>
    <div class="timeline-end"><div class="font-semibold">Error</div></div>
  </li>
</ul>
```


## Alternating Sides

Alternate content between `timeline-start` and `timeline-end` on each item to create a zigzag layout.

```html
<ul class="timeline timeline-vertical">
  <li class="timeline-item timeline-primary">
    <div class="timeline-start">
      <div class="font-semibold">Design phase</div>
      <div class="text-sm opacity-60">Jan 2024</div>
    </div>
    <div class="timeline-middle"></div>
    <div class="timeline-end"></div>
  </li>
  <li class="timeline-item timeline-secondary">
    <div class="timeline-start"></div>
    <div class="timeline-middle"></div>
    <div class="timeline-end">
      <div class="font-semibold">Development</div>
      <div class="text-sm opacity-60">Mar 2024</div>
    </div>
  </li>
  <li class="timeline-item timeline-accent">
    <div class="timeline-start">
      <div class="font-semibold">Testing</div>
      <div class="text-sm opacity-60">May 2024</div>
    </div>
    <div class="timeline-middle"></div>
    <div class="timeline-end"></div>
  </li>
  <li class="timeline-item timeline-success">
    <div class="timeline-start"></div>
    <div class="timeline-middle"></div>
    <div class="timeline-end">
      <div class="font-semibold">Launch</div>
      <div class="text-sm opacity-60">Jun 2024</div>
    </div>
  </li>
</ul>
```


## Two-Toned Connectors

Each item's connector line inherits its color, creating seamless transitions between differently-colored steps.

```html
<ul class="timeline timeline-vertical timeline-snap-start">
  <li class="timeline-item timeline-info">
    <div class="timeline-start"></div>
    <div class="timeline-middle"></div>
    <div class="timeline-end">
      <div class="font-semibold">Planned</div>
      <div class="text-sm opacity-60">Backlog item created</div>
    </div>
  </li>
  <li class="timeline-item timeline-primary">
    <div class="timeline-start"></div>
    <div class="timeline-middle"></div>
    <div class="timeline-end">
      <div class="font-semibold">In Progress</div>
      <div class="text-sm opacity-60">Development started</div>
    </div>
  </li>
  <li class="timeline-item timeline-warning">
    <div class="timeline-start"></div>
    <div class="timeline-middle"></div>
    <div class="timeline-end">
      <div class="font-semibold">In Review</div>
      <div class="text-sm opacity-60">Awaiting approval</div>
    </div>
  </li>
  <li class="timeline-item timeline-success">
    <div class="timeline-start"></div>
    <div class="timeline-middle"></div>
    <div class="timeline-end">
      <div class="font-semibold">Done</div>
      <div class="text-sm opacity-60">Shipped to production</div>
    </div>
  </li>
</ul>
```


## Start Side Only

Place content only in `timeline-start` with an empty `timeline-end` to push everything to the left of the axis.

```html
<ul class="timeline timeline-vertical timeline-snap-end">
  <li class="timeline-item timeline-primary">
    <div class="timeline-start">
      <div class="font-semibold">Requirements gathered</div>
      <div class="text-sm opacity-60">Jan 2024</div>
    </div>
    <div class="timeline-middle"></div>
    <div class="timeline-end"></div>
  </li>
  <li class="timeline-item timeline-secondary">
    <div class="timeline-start">
      <div class="font-semibold">Prototype built</div>
      <div class="text-sm opacity-60">Feb 2024</div>
    </div>
    <div class="timeline-middle"></div>
    <div class="timeline-end"></div>
  </li>
  <li class="timeline-item timeline-success">
    <div class="timeline-start">
      <div class="font-semibold">Shipped</div>
      <div class="text-sm opacity-60">Mar 2024</div>
    </div>
    <div class="timeline-middle"></div>
    <div class="timeline-end"></div>
  </li>
</ul>
```


## End Side Only

Use `timeline-snap-start` to push the dot to the left edge with all content on the right.

```html
<ul class="timeline timeline-vertical timeline-snap-start">
  <li class="timeline-item timeline-primary">
    <div class="timeline-start"></div>
    <div class="timeline-middle"></div>
    <div class="timeline-end">
      <div class="font-semibold">Launched beta</div>
      <div class="text-sm opacity-60">February 2024</div>
    </div>
  </li>
  <li class="timeline-item timeline-secondary">
    <div class="timeline-start"></div>
    <div class="timeline-middle"></div>
    <div class="timeline-end">
      <div class="font-semibold">Public release</div>
      <div class="text-sm opacity-60">April 2024</div>
    </div>
  </li>
</ul>
```


## Rich Card Content

Wrap content in a `border rounded-box p-3` block to give each timeline event a card-like appearance.

```html
<ul class="timeline timeline-vertical timeline-snap-start">
  <li class="timeline-item timeline-primary">
    <div class="timeline-start"></div>
    <div class="timeline-middle"></div>
    <div class="timeline-end">
      <div class="border rounded-box p-3 mb-2">
        <div class="text-xs opacity-60 mb-1">Jan 15, 2024</div>
        <div class="font-semibold">Project Kickoff</div>
        <p class="text-sm opacity-70 mt-1">Team assembled, goals defined, and roadmap approved by stakeholders.</p>
      </div>
    </div>
  </li>
  <li class="timeline-item timeline-secondary">
    <div class="timeline-start"></div>
    <div class="timeline-middle"></div>
    <div class="timeline-end">
      <div class="border rounded-box p-3 mb-2">
        <div class="text-xs opacity-60 mb-1">Mar 1, 2024</div>
        <div class="font-semibold">Alpha Released</div>
        <p class="text-sm opacity-70 mt-1">Internal testing began with 12 pilot users across 3 departments.</p>
      </div>
    </div>
  </li>
  <li class="timeline-item timeline-success">
    <div class="timeline-start"></div>
    <div class="timeline-middle"></div>
    <div class="timeline-end">
      <div class="border rounded-box p-3 mb-2">
        <div class="text-xs opacity-60 mb-1">Jun 10, 2024</div>
        <div class="font-semibold">v1.0 General Availability</div>
        <p class="text-sm opacity-70 mt-1">Public launch with full documentation, support, and SLA guarantees.</p>
      </div>
    </div>
  </li>
</ul>
```


## Snap Start

Use `timeline-snap-start` on the list to hide the start column and align the dot to the left edge.

```html
<ul class="timeline timeline-vertical timeline-snap-start">
  <li class="timeline-item timeline-primary">
    <div class="timeline-start"></div>
    <div class="timeline-middle"></div>
    <div class="timeline-end">
      <div class="font-semibold">Launched beta</div>
      <div class="text-sm opacity-60">February 2024</div>
    </div>
  </li>
  <li class="timeline-item timeline-secondary">
    <div class="timeline-start"></div>
    <div class="timeline-middle"></div>
    <div class="timeline-end">
      <div class="font-semibold">Public release</div>
      <div class="text-sm opacity-60">April 2024</div>
    </div>
  </li>
</ul>
```


## Snap End

Use `timeline-snap-end` on the list to hide the end column and align the dot to the right edge.

```html
<ul class="timeline timeline-vertical timeline-snap-end">
  <li class="timeline-item timeline-primary">
    <div class="timeline-start">
      <div class="font-semibold">Launched beta</div>
      <div class="text-sm opacity-60">February 2024</div>
    </div>
    <div class="timeline-middle"></div>
    <div class="timeline-end"></div>
  </li>
  <li class="timeline-item timeline-secondary">
    <div class="timeline-start">
      <div class="font-semibold">Public release</div>
      <div class="text-sm opacity-60">April 2024</div>
    </div>
    <div class="timeline-middle"></div>
    <div class="timeline-end"></div>
  </li>
</ul>
```