How to find a plugin

The first challenge of using a plugin is finding one that works for your needs. Start with a visit to the jQuery Plugins page. Take some time to review what is here.

Tip: Click the All Plugins link under the Browse Plugins section on the left. Then use your browser's Find capability (usually CTRL-F) to search for a keyword related to what you are looking for. Use the Find Next option (usually F3) to find the next occurance. You'll find your plugins much quicker.

When you have found an interesting plugin, click on the name of that plugin to go to it's details page. Here you can download the necessary file, go to the Home Page (if one is specified), read the documentation (if available) or view outstanding issues with the plugins. It is a good idea to visit the home page for the plugin as that is usually where you'll find the best documentation.

When you find the plugin you are interested in, download the file and use it in your code.

The jQuery plugin page is NOT the only place to find plugins. There are many on the Net that have not been setup here. A Google Search is also a good starting point. For instance searching for the phrase "jQuery gallery" will also find some gallery type plugins. However using Google this way may mean more time is needed for searching and analyzing what you find. (Great way to learn things though.)