Category:Plugins

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A plugin in context of Mozilla-based applications is a binary component that, when registered with a browser, can display content that the browser itself can't display natively. Common uses of plugins on the web include displaying video in the browser, games, and music players. Widely used plugins include Flash, Quicktime, and Adobe Reader.

The plugins API used in Firefox and multiple other browsers, including Opera and Safari, is NPAPI.

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 NPAPI reference.

See also: Category:Websites