How to Install Extension from Magento Marketplace?

Adobe Commerce Marketplace (former Magento Marketplace) is an official Magento platform where you can find and purchase a wide variety of extensions for Magento to enhance your store’s functionality. 

In this blog post, you will learn how to install extension from Magento marketplace in the easiest way possible. 

Prerequisites of Installing Magento Extension from Magento Marketplace

To install an extension from the Magento marketplace and configure it to your Magento store, here is what you need:

• An active Magento Marketplace account
• Complete access to the Magento admin panel
• A composer is installed on the server to manage extensions and updates. 
• Take a backup of your Magento store 
• Activate maintenance mode to minimize the risk 

How to Install Magento Extension from Magento Marketplace? (step-by-step) 

Check Extension Compatibility with Magento 

First, check the extension compatibility with your Magento store version. You can check the current version of your Magento store by running the following command in the CLI:

php bin/magento --version

Now, you can navigate to the extension page on the Magento marketplace and check the compatibility with the respective Magento version under the ‘Release Notes’ section. 

Once you are sure the extension is compatible with your Magento’s version, you can purchase and configure the extension.

Wondering how to download an extension from Magento marketplace? Don’t worry, you need not download an extension when configuring extensions purchased from Magento marketplace. 

Install Extension via Composer 

Navigate to CLI to install the extension on your Magento store. It is important to install the extension with its specific version.  

For the latest version:  

composer require meetanshi/magento-2-google-consent-mode 

For version 2.1.2: 

composer require meetanshi/magento-2-google-consent-mode:2.1.2

Then, run the following commands in the CLI to access the root of your Magento store. 

composer require <Vendor_Name>/<Vendor_Module>

php bin/magento setup:upgrade

php bin/magento setup:di:compile

php bin/magento setup:static-content:deploy -f

Once deployed, run the following command to clean the cache 

php bin/magento cache:clean

php bin/magento cache:flush

If you are thinking about how to install the Magento 2 extension from the marketplace? Don’t worry, you can do it in a similar fashion; you just need to check if the extension is compatible with the Magento 2.X version.

Enable & Register the Extension 

To enable the extension you’ve installed recently to your Magento store, run the below commands:

php bin/magento module:enable <Vendor_Module>

php bin/magento setup:upgrade

php bin/magento setup:di:compile

Verify Installation 

Once the extension is enabled, you can check by navigating to the store’s website to see if you’ve added the frontend functionality to your store.

For an admin-specific extension, you can test by using the features in the admin panel.

You can verify the installation for the extension by running the below command in the module: 

php bin/magento module:status

Also, you can navigate to the Magento admin panel of your store and log in.

Go to Stores > Settings > Configuration. A new section may flash on that vendor’s name.  Here, you can configure all the required settings for the extension.

Common Installation Challenges (With Fixes)

Authentication Key Issues

Challenge: Magento requires authentication keys to install the extension via Composer. If you enter incorrect keys, installation will fail.

Solution: You can generate and retrieve valid (public and private) keys from the Magento Marketplace account under the Access keys section. Copy the correct keys and paste in the composer command when configuring a Magento account. 

Version Incompatibility

Challenge: The extension incompatibility may not reflect nicely on the front and backend or hinder the operation of other features.

Solution: Check the extension’s compatibility with your Magento version before installing and configuring it on your Magento store. Also, perform rigorous testing in the staging environment before implementing the same on your live store. 

Module Not Found Error

Challenge: After the extension installation, you may get a “module not found” error if any file in the module was missing. 

Solution: In this case, you can download the module again and run the below commands to enable the extension: 

php bin/magento module:enable <Vendor_Module>

php bin/magento setup:upgrade

php bin/magento setup:di:compile

Composer Version Conflict 

Challenge: Magento relies on Composer to manage dependencies. Conflict can happen if another package requires a different version of a similar dependency.

Solution: You can resolve composer conflicts by specifying the appropriate version for the composer: 

composer require <vendor/module_name>:<version>

Frequently Asked Questions 

What is the Magento marketplace?

Magento Marketplace (Adobe Commerce Marketplace) is an official platform by Magento on which store owners can explore, shop, and download a wide range of extensions and themes to boost their stores’ functionalities.

How to check if an extension is compatible with the Magento version?

Check your Magento’s version and navigate to the ‘Release Notes’ section on the extension page of the Magento marketplace. There, you can see the version of Magento with which your chosen Magento extension is compatible. 

Can you install multiple extensions at once?

Yes, you can do so, but it’s not advisable without deep technical understanding, as there may be compatibility issues. It’s highly recommended that you back up your store before configuring any extensions. 

Say Hello to Smooth Magento Extension Installation 

Adding new functionalities to your store can add one more tedious task to your to-do list. That’s why we are here to shoulder your responsibilities on the technical front.

At Meetanshi, we offer Magento Extension Installation Service to install and configure multiple extensions in one go and have your store ready and running with zero errors. Our experts also perform post-installation analysis and help you determine the scope of improvements in your store.