Category:Plugins

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A plugin is a (frequently optional) software component that is used to extend the functionality of a software application. While Internet Explorer uses ActiveX for content it can't handle natively, most other internet browsers, including Mozilla browsers, use "Netscape-style"[1] plugins to display Flash movies, Java applets and other webpage media such as sound, video and games.

A good source of information about plugins for end users is PluginDoc. Additional documentation can be found at the Mozilla Developer Center, including a comprehensive Plug-in Basics reference article.

See also: Category:Websites