Are there any plugins in ghost theme
In 2025, Ghost CMS does not have a "plugin" system similar to WordPress. Instead, it uses Integrations to add functionality. This design choice is intended to keep the platform fast, secure, and lightweight by avoiding the "bloat" often associated with numerous plugins. How to Add Functionality Without Plugins
- Built-in Features: Most core features that would normally require plugins in other systems (SEO, email newsletters, paid memberships, and social sharing) are native to Ghost's core.
- Official Integrations: Ghost offers a curated Integrations Directory for connecting external services like Google Analytics, Stripe for payments, Mailchimp, and Disqus for comments.
- Code Injection: You can add custom scripts, styles, or tracking codes (like a dark mode script or a chat widget) directly into your site's header or footer via Settings → Code injection.
- No-Code Automation: Tools like Zapier or Make can be used to connect Ghost with thousands of other apps.
- Theme Modifications: For advanced features, you can manually edit your theme files (using HTML, CSS, and Handlebars) to add custom layouts or elements.
- Embeds: You can easily add dynamic content from YouTube, Spotify, or Twitter by pasting URLs directly into the Ghost editor.
Summary of Differences
| Feature | Ghost CMS | WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| System | Integrations (API-based) | Plugins (Code-based) |
| SEO | Built-in | Requires plugin (e.g., Yoast) |
| Memberships | Built-in | Requires plugin (e.g., MemberPress) |
| Complexity | Minimal, high performance | Can become bloated and slow |