Function and Purpose
Plugins are triggered by specific events in the Joomla core or in extensions. For example, they can filter content, provide authentication methods, or add features to Smart Search. By enabling them and setting their order, you control how plugins behave.
Common Plugin Types
- Authentication: Plugins for login via LDAP, Google, or other services.
- Editors: Plugins that extend editor features or add buttons.
- Content: Plugins that insert tags, syntax highlighting, or automatic linking.
- System: Plugins like SEF URL generators or the page cache.
Management and Order
- Plugin Manager: Under Extensions → Plugins you can enable or disable plugins and change their order.
- Configuration: Many plugins have their own options that you can configure.
- Dependencies: Sometimes plugins are required for components or modules to function correctly.
