diff --git a/changelog.mdx b/changelog.mdx
index 8a0e11113..0ee70c441 100644
--- a/changelog.mdx
+++ b/changelog.mdx
@@ -418,7 +418,7 @@ noindex: true
   ## Other improvements
 
   - [Guide to Technical Writing:](https://mintlify.com/guides/introduction)Best practices for writing technical documentation, including audience research, content types, and writing tips.
-  - [Dropdown component](navigation#dropdowns): Organize navigation with a dropdown, in addition to tabs and anchors.
+  - [Tab component](navigation#tabs): Organize navigation with tabs and anchors for better user experience.
   - [AI syntax fixer](https://x.com/ricardonunez_io/status/1892334887644123192): The web editor will catch if there’s a parsing error and use AI to suggest fixes.
 </Update>
 
diff --git a/navigation.mdx b/navigation.mdx
index c8e9fe3f4..0f40fc53d 100644
--- a/navigation.mdx
+++ b/navigation.mdx
@@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ In the `navigation` object, `tabs` is an array where each entry is an object tha
 
 ### Menus
 
-Menus add dropdown navigation items to a tab. Use menus to help users go directly to specific pages within a tab.
+Menus add sub-navigation items to a tab. Use menus to help users go directly to specific pages within a tab.
 
 In the `navigation` object, `menu` is an array where each entry is an object that requires an `item` field and can contain other navigation fields such as groups, pages, icons, or links to external pages.
 
@@ -274,52 +274,6 @@ Global anchors are particularly useful for linking to resources that are not par
 }
 ```
 
-## Dropdowns
-
-Dropdowns are contained in an expandable menu at the top of your sidebar navigation. Each item in a dropdown directs to a section of your documentation.
-
-<img
-  className="block dark:hidden pointer-events-none"
-  src="/images/navigation/dropdowns-light.png"
-/>
-
-<img
-  className="hidden dark:block pointer-events-none"
-  src="/images/navigation/dropdowns-dark.png"
-/>
-
-In the `navigation` object, `dropdowns` is an array where each entry is an object that requires a `dropdown` field and can contain other navigation fields such as groups, pages, icons, or links to external pages.
-
-```json
-{
-  "navigation": {
-    "dropdowns": [
-      {
-        "dropdown": "Documentation",
-        "icon": "book-open",
-        "pages": [
-          "quickstart",
-          "development",
-          "navigation"
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "dropdown": "API reference",
-        "icon": "square-terminal",
-        "pages": [
-          "api-reference/get",
-          "api-reference/post",
-          "api-reference/delete"
-        ]
-      },
-      {
-        "dropdown": "Blog",
-        "href": "https://external-link.com/blog"
-      }
-    ]
-  }
-}
-```
 
 ## OpenAPI
 
@@ -465,7 +419,7 @@ For automated translations, [contact our sales team](mailto:gtm@mintlify.com) to
 
 ## Nesting
 
-You can use any combination of anchors, tabs, and dropdowns. The components can be nested within each other interchangeably to create your desired navigation structure.
+You can use any combination of anchors and tabs. The components can be nested within each other interchangeably to create your desired navigation structure.
 
 <CodeGroup>
 
@@ -616,7 +570,7 @@ When a user expands a navigation group, some themes will automatically navigate
 ```json
 {
   "interaction": {
-    "drilldown": true  // Force navigation to first page when a user expands a dropdown
+    "drilldown": true  // Force navigation to first page when a user expands a navigation group
   }
 }
 ```
diff --git a/settings.mdx b/settings.mdx
index 778b78a96..408c6d522 100644
--- a/settings.mdx
+++ b/settings.mdx
@@ -393,21 +393,21 @@ See [Themes](themes) for more information.
           </Expandable>
         </ResponseField>
 
-        <ResponseField name="dropdowns" type="array of object">
-          Dropdown menus for organizing related content.
+        <ResponseField name="tabs" type="array of object">
+          Tab navigation for organizing content into distinct sections.
 
-          <Expandable title="Dropdowns">
-            <ResponseField name="dropdown" type="string" required>
-              Display name of the dropdown.
+          <Expandable title="Tabs">
+            <ResponseField name="tab" type="string" required>
+              Display name of the tab.
 
               Minimum length: 1
             </ResponseField>
             <IconsOptional />
             <ResponseField name="hidden" type="boolean">
-              Whether to hide this dropdown by default.
+              Whether to hide this tab by default.
             </ResponseField>
             <ResponseField name="href" type="string (uri)" required>
-              URL or path for the dropdown destination.
+              URL or path for the tab destination.
             </ResponseField>
           </Expandable>
         </ResponseField>
@@ -430,8 +430,8 @@ See [Themes](themes) for more information.
 
     </ResponseField>
 
-    <ResponseField name="dropdowns" type="array of object">
-      [Dropdowns](navigation#dropdowns) for grouping related content.
+    <ResponseField name="tabs" type="array of object">
+      [Tabs](navigation#tabs) for organizing content into distinct sections.
 
     </ResponseField>
     <ResponseField name="groups" type="array of object">
@@ -923,11 +923,10 @@ See [Themes](themes) for more information.
         "dark": "#0F172A"
       },
       "navigation": {
-        "dropdowns": [
+        "tabs": [
           {
-            "dropdown": "Documentation",
+            "tab": "Documentation",
             "icon": "book",
-            "description": "How to use the Example Co. product",
             "groups": [
               {
                 "group": "Getting started",
@@ -955,9 +954,8 @@ See [Themes](themes) for more information.
             ]
           },
           {
-            "dropdown": "Changelog",
+            "tab": "Changelog",
             "icon": "history",
-            "description": "Updates and changes",
             "pages": [
               "changelog"
             ]
@@ -1072,11 +1070,10 @@ See [Themes](themes) for more information.
         "dark": "#0F172A"
       },
       "navigation": {
-        "dropdowns": [
+        "tabs": [
           {
-            "dropdown": "Documentation",
+            "tab": "Documentation",
             "icon": "book",
-            "description": "How to use the Example Co. product",
             "groups": [
               {
                 "group": "Getting started",
@@ -1104,9 +1101,8 @@ See [Themes](themes) for more information.
             ]
           },
           {
-            "dropdown": "API reference",
+            "tab": "API reference",
             "icon": "terminal",
-            "description": "How to use the Example Co. API",
             "groups": [
               {
                 "group": "API reference",
@@ -1123,9 +1119,8 @@ See [Themes](themes) for more information.
             ]
           },
           {
-            "dropdown": "Changelog",
+            "tab": "Changelog",
             "icon": "history",
-            "description": "Updates and changes",
             "pages": [
               "changelog"
             ]
@@ -1263,12 +1258,11 @@ See [Themes](themes) for more information.
         "languages": [ // [!code highlight:3]
           {
             "language": "en",
-            "dropdowns": [
+            "tabs": [
               {
-                "dropdown": "Documentation",
+                "tab": "Documentation",
                 "icon": "book",
-                "description": "How to use the Example Co. product",
-                "pages": [
+                "groups": [
                   {
                     "group": "Getting started",
                     "pages": ["index", "quickstart"]
@@ -1288,21 +1282,19 @@ See [Themes](themes) for more information.
                 ]
               },
               {
-                "dropdown": "Changelog",
+                "tab": "Changelog",
                 "icon": "history",
-                "description": "Updates and changes",
                 "pages": ["changelog"]
               }
             ]
           },
           {
             "language": "es",// [!code highlight]
-            "dropdowns": [
+            "tabs": [
               {
-                "dropdown": "Documentación",
+                "tab": "Documentación",
                 "icon": "book",
-                "description": "Cómo usar el producto de Example Co.",
-                "pages": [
+                "groups": [
                   {
                     "group": "Comenzando",
                     "pages": ["es/index", "es/quickstart"]
@@ -1322,9 +1314,8 @@ See [Themes](themes) for more information.
                 ]
               },
               {
-                "dropdown": "Changelog",
+                "tab": "Changelog",
                 "icon": "history",
-                "description": "Actualizaciones y cambios",
                 "pages": ["es/changelog"]
               }
             ]