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Plugin
A software component that adds specific functionality to an existing application like WordPress.
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Plug-in, Extension, Add-on, Module
WordPress
A Plugin is a software component that adds specific functionality to an existing application. In WordPress, plugins extend the core functionality without modifying the core files.
WordPress Plugin Structure
- Main plugin file with header comment defining metadata
- Hooks (actions and filters) to interact with WordPress core
- Custom Post Types, shortcodes, and Gutenberg blocks
- Admin settings pages
- Frontend assets (CSS, JavaScript)
Plugin Directory
The official WordPress Plugin Directory hosts over 60,000 free plugins covering SEO, security, e-commerce, forms, and more.