From the backend of your Joomla site (administration) select Extensions → Install/Uninstall. Click the Browse button and select the extension package on your local machine. Click the Upload File & Install button.

How do I install a Joomla plugin?

Install a plug-in extension in Joomla Choose Extensions→Extension Manager in any back-end page to open Extensions Manager. In the Upload Package File section, click the Choose File button to browse to and select the plug-in file on your hard disk. Click the Upload & Install button. Joomla installs the plug-in.

How do I find Joomla plugins?

Navigate to the plugin manager by going to Extensions in the menu in the backend of Joomla. Then click on Plugin Manager. You will now see a list of all plugins available on your site. To see the full information on what you can do on this screen click on the Help button.

What is Joomla plugin?

A plugin is a kind of Joomla! Plugins provide functions which are associated with trigger events. Joomla provides a set of core plugin events, but any extension can fire (custom) events. When a particular event occurs, all plugin functions of the type associated with the event are executed in sequence.

Is a plugin a module?

A: A plugin is a piece of functionality that can be installed, and once installed dynamically, it can be removed without requiring a rebuild of your application. A module has to be installed as part of the deployment or update process, and once a module is installed, it is very difficult to undo.

What is the difference between modules and components?

In general, module tends to refer to larger bundles. Theres often a set of interfaces and the module tends to be able to stand on its own. Components on the other hand tend to be smaller bundles of code, often smaller than a full class. By their name, they tend to be a component of something larger.