Extensions are installable packages which give CiviCRM new functionality, and this directory provides a centralized list of extensions which the CiviCRM community has created.
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This listing displays plugins specifically built to integrate with Joomla features. You can also browse directories of plugins or modules that are made specifically for Backdrop, Drupal and WordPress. The recommended way to add functionality to CiviCRM is using CiviCRM extension.