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Extensions consist of various types of addons that extend the functionality of Blesta. Extension types include Plugins, Widgets (A type of plugin), Modules, and Payment Gateways.

Plugins

Plugins are mini-applications that can be installed to increase the functionality of Blesta. A plugin can register a simple widget, or multiple pages. Their possibilities are endless.

Widgets

A widget is a content box that allows a user to view or manage data, and are generally created by plugins. Staff members may choose which widgets they would like to see, and the order they're displayed. Widgets may appear in the Staff interface under the Dashboard, Billing Overview, or Client Profile. For clients, widgets may appear in the Client Dashboard.

Modules

Modules allow various types of services to be provisioned, suspended, canceled, modified, or managed. A module typically integrates with a third-party service over an API.

Payment Gateways

Payment gateways allow Blesta to process various forms of payment.

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