diff --git a/docs/demos/views/tab.vue b/docs/demos/views/tab.vue
index 82e5d4a38..ea3358a86 100644
--- a/docs/demos/views/tab.vue
+++ b/docs/demos/views/tab.vue
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 <template>
   <demo-section>
     <demo-block :title="$t('basicUsage')">
-      <van-tabs :active="active">
+      <van-tabs v-model="active">
         <van-tab :title="$t('tab') + index" v-for="index in tabs" :key="index">
           {{ $t('content') }} {{ index }}
         </van-tab>
diff --git a/docs/markdown/en-US/tab.md b/docs/markdown/en-US/tab.md
index 64a8773fb..d56ecf262 100644
--- a/docs/markdown/en-US/tab.md
+++ b/docs/markdown/en-US/tab.md
@@ -11,10 +11,10 @@ Vue.use(Tab).use(Tabs);
 
 #### Basic Usage
 
-By default, the first tab is actived. You can set `active` attribute on `van-tabs` to active specified tab.
+The first tab is actived by default, you can set `v-model` to active specified tab.
 
 ```html
-<van-tabs :active="active">
+<van-tabs v-model="active">
   <van-tab v-for="index in 4" :title="'tab' + index">
     content of tab {{ index }}
   </van-tab>
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ export default {
 In sticky mode, the tab will be fixed to top when scroll to top
 
 ```html
-<van-tabs :active="active" sticky>
+<van-tabs v-model="active" sticky>
   <van-tab v-for="index in 4" :title="'tab ' + index">
     content {{ index }}
   </van-tab>
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ In sticky mode, the tab will be fixed to top when scroll to top
 Use title slot to custom tab title
 
 ```html
-<van-tabs :active="active">
+<van-tabs v-model="active">
   <van-tab v-for="index in 2">
     <div slot="title">
       <van-icon name="more-o" />tab
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ Use title slot to custom tab title
 In swipeable mode, you can switch tabs with swipe gestrue in the content
 
 ```html
-<van-tabs :active="active" swipeable>
+<van-tabs v-model="active" swipeable>
   <van-tab v-for="index in 4" :title="'tab ' + index">
     content {{ index }}
   </van-tab>
@@ -138,8 +138,8 @@ In swipeable mode, you can switch tabs with swipe gestrue in the content
 
 | Attribute | Description | Type | Default | Accepted Values |
 |-----------|-----------|-----------|-------------|-------------|
+| v-model | Index of active tab | `String` `Number` | `0` | - |
 | type | There are two style tabs, set this attribute to change tab style | `String` | `line` | `card` |
-| active | Index of active tab | `String` `Number` | `0` | - |
 | duration | Toggle tab's animation time | `Number` | `0.2` | - | - |
 | swipe-threshold | Set swipe tabs threshold | `Number` | `4` | - | - |
 | sticky | Whether to use sticky mode | `Boolean` | `false` | - |
diff --git a/docs/markdown/zh-CN/tab.md b/docs/markdown/zh-CN/tab.md
index 63c999b39..7b5f57606 100644
--- a/docs/markdown/zh-CN/tab.md
+++ b/docs/markdown/zh-CN/tab.md
@@ -11,10 +11,10 @@ Vue.use(Tab).use(Tabs);
 
 #### 基础用法
 
-默认情况下启用第一个 tab，可以通过`active`属性激活对应特定索引的 tab
+默认情况下启用第一个 tab，可以通过`v-model`绑定当前激活的标签索引
 
 ```html
-<van-tabs :active="active">
+<van-tabs v-model="active">
   <van-tab v-for="index in 4" :title="'选项 ' + index">
     内容 {{ index }}
   </van-tab>
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ export default {
 通过`sticky`属性可以开启粘性布局，粘性布局下，当 Tab 滚动到顶部时会自动吸顶
 
 ```html
-<van-tabs :active="active" sticky>
+<van-tabs v-model="active" sticky>
   <van-tab v-for="index in 4" :title="'选项 ' + index">
     内容 {{ index }}
   </van-tab>
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ export default {
 通过 title slot 可以自定义标签内容
 
 ```html
-<van-tabs :active="active">
+<van-tabs v-model="active">
   <van-tab v-for="index in 2">
     <div slot="title">
       <van-icon name="more-o" />选项
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ export default {
 通过`swipeable`属性可以开启滑动切换tab
 
 ```html
-<van-tabs :active="active" swipeable>
+<van-tabs v-model="active" swipeable>
   <van-tab v-for="index in 4" :title="'选项 ' + index">
     内容 {{ index }}
   </van-tab>
@@ -140,8 +140,8 @@ export default {
 
 | 参数 | 说明 | 类型 | 默认值 | 可选 |
 |-----------|-----------|-----------|-------------|-------------|
+| v-model | 当前激活的 tab | `String` `Number` | `0` | - |
 | type | Tab 样式类型 | `String` | `line` | `card` |
-| active | 默认激活的 tab | `String` `Number` | `0` | - |
 | duration | 切换 tab 的动画时间 | `Number` | `0.2` | - |
 | swipe-threshold | 滚动阀值，设置 Tab 超过多少个可滚动 | `Number` | `4` | - |
 | sticky | 是否使用粘性定位布局 | `Boolean` | `false` | - |
diff --git a/packages/tabs/index.vue b/packages/tabs/index.vue
index 8cde5e315..4ac5d7b40 100644
--- a/packages/tabs/index.vue
+++ b/packages/tabs/index.vue
@@ -49,6 +49,10 @@ export default create({
     VanNode
   },
 
+  model: {
+    prop: 'active'
+  },
+
   props: {
     sticky: Boolean,
     active: {
@@ -88,7 +92,9 @@ export default create({
 
   watch: {
     active(val) {
-      this.correctActive(val);
+      if (val !== this.curActive) {
+        this.correctActive(val);
+      }
     },
 
     tabs(tabs) {
@@ -166,9 +172,9 @@ export default create({
       if (direction === 'horizontal' && this.offsetX >= minSwipeDistance) {
         /* istanbul ignore else */
         if (deltaX > 0 && curActive !== 0) {
-          this.curActive = curActive - 1;
+          this.setCurActive(curActive - 1);
         } else if (deltaX < 0 && curActive !== this.tabs.length - 1) {
-          this.curActive = curActive + 1;
+          this.setCurActive(curActive + 1);
         }
       }
     },
@@ -208,7 +214,12 @@ export default create({
       active = +active;
       const exist = this.tabs.some(tab => tab.index === active);
       const defaultActive = (this.tabs[0] || {}).index || 0;
-      this.curActive = exist ? active : defaultActive;
+      this.setCurActive(exist ? active : defaultActive);
+    },
+
+    setCurActive(active) {
+      this.curActive = active;
+      this.$emit('input', active);
     },
 
     // emit event when clicked
@@ -218,7 +229,7 @@ export default create({
         this.$emit('disabled', index, title);
       } else {
         this.$emit('click', index, title);
-        this.curActive = index;
+        this.setCurActive(index);
       }
     },