Extension

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An extension is a package that extends your Joomla! installation in some way. A small selection of extensions is included with the default Joomla! installation but many more are available from the Joomla! Extensions Site.

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

Component
Language
Library in Joomla! 1.6 onwards
Mambot in Joomla 1.0.x only (in later versions Mambots are referred to as Plugins)
Module
Package in Joomla! 1.6 onwards
Plugin from Joomla! 1.5.0 onwards (formerly known as Mambots)
Template