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The must-have TYPO3 extensions for your website!

In addition to the TYPO3 core functions, there is a wide range of extensions for the CMS. These serve as a powerful system for optimally equipping your website in the background.

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TYPO3 Extensions

For a powerful website

Whether you are an editor or administrator - access a wide range of extensions for complete flexibility. Choose the extensions that best suit your requirements and needs. Below we present 13 powerful extensions that will take your website to the next level.

What are TYPO3 extensions?

An extension is a functional code that is integrated into your own website so that a specific task can be fulfilled. This is written in the PHP programming language and offers a functional extension (also for design, SEO elements, etc.). In general, the TYPO3 core already contains a variety of extensions, so no plug-ins are required. The following can already be found in the normal version:

  • Plain text URLs
  • Domain and URL management
  • Form editor
  • Image editing
  • SEO functions
  • Search function in the backend for editors and admins

However, in order to exploit the full potential of the CMS for your individual requirements, we recommend installing a few additional extensions. We will show you the most important ones in the next section!

13 important TYPO3 extensions!

Whether premium or free extension - the variety of extensions for TYPO3 is hard to keep track of. To bring some light into the darkness, we have summarized 13 powerful and useful extensions for you here:

The Faceted Search(ke_search) extension is suitable for extending the search function on your website in the frontend. It is characterized by individual indexing and customized filters, ideal for precise and fast search functions in TYPO3 projects. Some advantages are:

  • Search in database content,
  • Common content types are supported as standard (pages, news, PDF files, etc.),
  • Indexing of own content can be quickly and easily extended by individual indexers,
  • User-defined filters for targeted searches,
  • High performance thanks to direct search in the database instead of crawling.

The extension called solr is a suitable alternative - especially if you manage a large number of domains with complex requirements in your CMS. Here are some practical functions:

  • Indexable data types,
  • Filter settings for the results displayed,
  • multilingualism and suggestion search,
  • Expandable search in your own data record types,
  • Prioritization of search results as well as grouping and filtering of search results.

With the direct_mail extension, you can create professional newsletters in no time at all. You can write, edit and send them directly via TYPO3. The plug-in also allows you to view opening rates and other performance evaluations. Additional advantages of this extension:

  • Messages no longer end up in the spam folder,
  • Use of your own newsletter templates,
  • Data security: User data (such as e-mail addresses) are not stored with a third-party provider, but are saved and managed on your own TYPO3 server.

Do you want to create nested or grouped content elements with just a few clicks? It's easy with the Container extension! Insert references between elements or use drag-and-drop to place elements where you want them. This saves you time and you always have an overview. Easy way to create elements with multiple columns in the backend and fill them with images, text, headings etc. using drag-and-drop. Alternatively, you can use the gridelements extension - both valid options.

Another important extension for the creation of news articles is called news (successor to tt_news) and has a wide range of functions including system categories, support when creating news and flexibility by adding further features. This feature is an absolute must, especially for newspapers or magazines!

The TYPO3 Blog Extension is perfect for all blog owners or website operators with a blog as a subcategory. The extension utilizes the core elements of TYPO3 to provide visitors with an easy-to-use blog. Not only can you use your existing elements such as backend layouts, personalized content elements or other plugins in the blog area, but you can also, for example, assign different tags to posts or assign them to categories.

Yoast SEO is a popular extension for SEO optimization. With it, you don't have to configure TYPO3 SEO in many different places, but have everything collected in one place - whether keyword, headline, alt texts, preview of search results in the backend or similar. You also have the option of analyzing the page with the plug-in and checking its SEO suitability.

Do you want to plan an event and collect all the data in one place? The extension sf_event_mgt is used for event management directly in TYPO3. When creating events, you can enter all important factors such as

  • time,
  • location,
  • organizers,
  • speakers,
  • registrations with or without confirmation,
  • waiting lists etc.

This allows editors to manage these events in the backend, e.g. by using export functions or sending emails to all registered participants.

Extensions from atlantis dx

The following six extensions are our own developments, which we make available exclusively to our customers. Otherwise they are not publicly available. We do not want to withhold them from you, as they support your TYPO3 website with additional useful functions.

The atlantis media_header extension is used for media integration and creates a header that extends the page properties and can display images in the slider. The integration of videos is also possible. Play/pause/sound buttons or autoplay can be shown and hidden editorially.

In addition, the height of the header, text overlay, position, color, color transparency and image slider pause time between slides can be set editorially. You can set a text overlay per slide (slides with the image) or only place it once for all slides. All settings can be transferred to the subpages and can be overwritten at any lower level.

atlantis color allows you to create color collections with individual types that can be maintained via the backend and then used everywhere. It can also be used in a multi-domain site.

With the atlantis quicklinks extension, you can easily set quick links/quick accesses. The extension supports:

  • Indexed search field
  • A quick link appears directly opened
  • Inheritance option

Do you want to integrate a cookie banner on your own website? The atlantis cookiebanner extension shows you a cookie banner with the legally required fields. You can configure this in the backend via a module according to your individual wishes (texts, trackers, colors).

Do a large number of employees or external companies work on your website? The atlantis revision system extension helps you to ensure that all processes are checked at the right time. It sends an email to selected users on a configurable date to ensure that they complete their tasks - such as checking a website. A reminder is sent after 14 days and an overview of who was informed and when is created in the backend.

The atlantis video_2click extension hides videos from YouTube or Vimeo behind an overlay in which consent is requested in accordance with the GDPR, as the external site sets cookies. Videos are integrated in compliance with data protection regulations, but there is still a cookie.

Plattformen für Erweiterungen

Sie entscheiden, ob Premium oder kostenlose Extensions vonnöten sind. Die verschiedenen Plug-ins finden Sie auf unterschiedlichen Plattformen und die Extension Installation ist ganz einfach – Sie müssen nur auf den entsprechenden Download-Button klicken. Nachfolgend haben wir Ihnen die wichtigsten Plattformen einmal zusammengefasst: 

 

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TER (TYPO3 Extension Repository)

Here you will find free extensions and can filter by category, name or keyword using the search bar.

To the TYPO3 Extension Repository

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T3Planet (TYPO3 Marketplace)

Extensions are also freely accessible on this platform. However, there are also premium extensions and you will receive additional information to help you make the right choice.

To the T3Planet

Third-party providers

In addition to the regular platforms, there are TYPO3 developers who offer specially developed plug-ins on their site.

TYPO3 solutions with atlantis dx

Do you already have a TYPO3 website and want to establish useful extensions? Or are you just starting your own website and need a helping hand? As a TYPO3 agency, we at atlantis dx are at your side for all questions relating to e-commerce & content management in both the B2B and B2C sectors. Depending on which TYPO3 version you have, we will advise you individually and will be happy to recommend the extensions that suit your business.

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FAQs about TYPO3 extensions

Various plug-ins that you can add to your TYPO3 CMS to increase the variety of functions.

TYPO3 contains a lot of integrated functions, for example for URL management, SEO functions and form creation.

Overall, there is a huge repertoire of extensions for TYPO3. Both for SEO measures and for power user functions or translations. If the function you require does not exist, it can also be developed.