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. Plugins are used by all sophisticated Web browsers to display content which they do not natively understand, such as Flash movies and Java applets. Firefox and the Mozilla Suite support many plugins, thus enabling the user to experience the wide range of media currently available on the Web, including sound, video and games.

A good source of information about plugins for end users is PluginDoc. Information for web developers and plugin developers can be found at the Mozilla Developer Center.

See also: Category:Page display