Joomla! Documentation™

Una extensión es un paquete de software que extiende tu instalación Joomla! de alguna manera. Una pequeña selección de extensiones se incluye por defecto en la instalación de Joomla!, pero hay muchas más disponibles en el Directorio De Extensiones Joomla!.

The term extension is generic and the following specific extension types are available (listed alphabetically):

• Component (since ) – adds custom functions to your site that can be selected from menus
• Language (since ) – defines an additional language for your site
• Library (since ) – provides functions to be used by other extensions
• Module (since ) – shows nonessential data in a side box, possibly on multiple pages
• Package (since ) – bundles related extensions
• Plugin (since ) – modifies content in articles or provides functions to extend other extensions
• Template (since ) – define the look, feel, and navigation capabilities of your site

For an overview of the most important extension types and the functionality they provide, see Extension types (general definitions).