There are 4 methods of installing an extension. You can install from the Joomla Extension Directory (Install from Web), upload an extension, install from a folder or install from a URL.

What are Joomla plugins?

A plugin is a kind of Joomla! Plugins provide functions which are associated with trigger events. Joomla provides a set of core plugin events, but any extension can fire (custom) events. When a particular event occurs, all plugin functions of the type associated with the event are executed in sequence.

What are the different components in Joomla?

Core Joomla ComponentsFrontPage component - this is used to display the contents on the front page. WebLinks - this is a component where the user can configure different link categories and add items to each category.Banners - allows a Joomla website to create and display banners for advertising purposes.More items •22 Jul 2021

Is Joomla still good?

Joomla! is still considered a good option for creating governmental websites. It might be tough for Joomla to compete with WordPress, but it can give a rough time to Drupal. Joomla!, if it positions itself smartly, can tackle that as its management and development is way easier than Drupal.