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• Changes coming to the Figma Community

  In February 2023, Figma will add support for paid files, plugins, and widgets on the Figma Community. Eligible creators will be able to publish paid resources and users will be able purchase resources directly from the Community.
  

  Figma will no longer allow files and new plugins and widgets to include links to third-party payment sites and may only be sold through Figma’s payment platform. Existing plugins and widgets may continue to be sold through third-party payment sites.

  Why support paid resources?

  We want the Community experience to be better for everyone. Currently, one in ten resources on the Figma Community are paid resources that direct users to buy on a third-party site. Users have told us that not being able to easily see what’s free or paid feels confusing.
  
  We also understand that creating resources takes a lot of time and effort. Creators have told us that setting up third-party payments and distributing files and license keys only adds to the challenge. Having to rely on another platform to sell or purchase resources isn't a great experience for creators or users.

  Prepare for paid resources

  Have an existing paid resource or interested in creating one? The following table explains the actions you can take based on your resource type:

  

  If you are interested in selling resources, you may be eligible to apply to sell on Community. Eligibility requirements and application instructions will be made available when paid resources launches in February. If you plan to apply, we recommend waiting to publish the resources you want to sell until you are approved to sell on Community.

  Paid resources FAQ

  These guidelines apply to all files and new plugins and widgets. Existing plugins and widgets may continue to be sold through third-party payment sites.

  What are third-party payment links?

  These are links that direct users to buy Figma resources on a site outside of Figma. After clicking on the link a user is encouraged to make a purchase. 

  This includes links to third–party payment sites (like Gumroad, PayPal, Lemon Squeezy), marketplaces (Creative Market, Canva, Etsy), or a checkout page on your personal website.

  Do I need to remove all third-party links from my resources on Community?

  Not all third-party links are prohibited. You may include links to your personal website (as long as it’s not a payment page), a tip jar, educational content, or paid content and services that are not available on Figma.

  Who is eligible to sell on the Figma Community?

  If you are interested in selling resources, you’ll need to submit an application to sell on Community. To start, we're opening up applications to sell on Figma community to creators who: 

  • Live in a country where creator payouts are supported (view list ↓)
  • Are active on the Figma Community and follow our guidelines
  • Have published at least one free resource that people use (duplicate, run, insert)

  We’ve invited some creators to participate in a closed beta. We’ll roll out more invites, along with more information on eligibility requirements, when we officially launch in mid-February.

  What countries will be supported?

  At launch, we will support creator payouts for the following countries: Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Côte d'Ivoire, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, The Gambia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong SAR China, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao SAR China, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vietnam.

  We’re actively working on expanding our payment platform to more parts of the world.

  What are the fees to sell on Figma Community?

  When you make a sale on Community, Figma acts as the merchant of record and collects a flat 15% fee to cover transactional and operational costs. Here’s a high-level breakdown of what’s included:

  • Providing dedicated purchase support and refund management 
  • Collecting and remitting sales tax on behalf of creators
  • Facilitating the delivery of paid resources directly to users 
  • Monitoring fraud and abuse of resources sold on Community for creators
  • Credit card payment processing for purchases and payouts

  This fee is designed to help cover the cost of these changes, which we believe will improve the Community experience for creators and users. We also understand that fees can impact your bottom line and we do not plan to increase these fees in the future.

  What will the experience be like for resources sold on Figma Community?

  Paid resources will be integrated with Figma’s platform. We built this with creators and users in mind, and how they use Community today. Here’s what’s coming for the launch in February:

  For creators:
  

  • Publish resources with one-time payments, subscriptions (plugins only), and customizable free trials (plugins and widgets only - beta coming soon) from the Figma Community
  • Streamline delivery and activation of paid resources, eliminating the need to email files or manage license keys
  • Track sales data for paid resources alongside their engagement metrics on their dashboard
  • All purchase and refund support is handled by Figma so creators have more time to focus on building or growing their business

  For users:

  • Easily see which Community resources are paid vs free with new labels 
  • Purchase paid resources without having to go to a third-party payment site
  • Get automatic refunds for purchases within 24 hours 
  • Instantly access and activate their paid resources without having to import files or license keys
  • Have a single place within Figma to manage paid resources, view their billing information, and get support
• Guide to the Figma Community

  Before you begin

  Supported on any team or plan.

  You need a Figma account to use plugins and widgets or duplicate Community files.

  You need a Community profile to follow profiles, like resources, or add comments.

  The Figma Community is a space where people, teams, and organizations can publish files, plugins, and widgets. Join the Community to discover resources and support other creators. 

  Our vision is to make design accessible to all, and the Community is one part of that vision. Help us build an inclusive space where people from around the world can share and discover creative work.
  View Figma Community Guidelines →

  Explore the Community

  There are a few ways to access resources in the Community:

  Search

  You can search for files, plugins, widgets, and creators by name, tags, or profile handle (for example, @figma).

  Select Files + templates, Widgets, Plugins, or Creators to view results for each resource type. The count next to each heading lets you know how many results there are for each resource. Sort results by currently trending, most popular, or recently added.

  

  Explore

  Browse through featured categories and top tags to view related resources available for Figma design, FigJam, or both editors. Sort results by currently trending, most popular, recently added, or by creators you’re following.

  You can also explore collections curated by Figma. These rotating collections contain some of our favorite design files, plugins, widgets, and creators from the Figma Community.

  Note: If you are an admin of a team or organization with a Community profile, you can browse the Community as an admin.

  

  View

  Select a file ↓ , plugin ↓, or widget ↓ card to view the listing, or click on a creator's profile ↓ to view their contributions to the Community.

  Note: If you're using the Figma desktop app, you can move between pages in the Community using the and buttons at the top of the window.

  Select to open the account switcher and switch to another organization or account.

  Community profiles

  Community profiles showcase contributions to the Figma community. You’ll need a Community profile to like resources, follow other creators, or add comments.

  You can create Community profiles for individuals, teams, or organizations. Create profiles for each of your accounts or use one profile across all of your Figma accounts.

  Files, plugins, and widgets can have multiple creators listed, allowing you to recognize other contributors. Creators can choose which resources they’re listed as a creator on.

  Create a Community profile →

  Manage your Community profile and settings →

  Note: Team and organization admins can also browse the Community as an admin. This allows you to manage resources on the team/organization's profile, as well as manage plugins across the organization. Access Community as an admin →

  

  Community files

  Community files are snapshots of FigJam or Figma design files that creators have published to the Community. Anyone with a Figma account can inspect, duplicate, and remix Community files.

  Explore FigJam and Figma design files, interact with prototypes, and view relevant information from the file page. Click Get a copy to add a copy of the file to your drafts.

  

  • Community publishing permissions →
  • Duplicate Community files →
  • Publish Community files →
  • Figma Community Guidelines →

  Community files have an Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. You are free to share and adapt these files, but you must give credit. Copyright and licensing in the Figma Community →

  Remixes

  Figma encourages sharing and iterating on Community files. If you've duplicated a Community file and made it your own, you can also publish this file to the Community. Figma considers these files a remixes. When you publish a remix, Figma will:

  • Add an attribution to the file page to show the original file and creators
  • Add the file to the Remixes section of the original file page
  • Create a remix page when there are more than three remixes of a file

  If there are more than three remixes of a file, click See all to view all remixes on a dedicated page. If you do not want remixes to display on a Community file you’ve shared, click Hide section.

  Plugins

  Plugins are third-party applications that let you to perform tasks within Figma design and FigJam files. Use plugins to customize your experience, or create more efficient workflows. View information about each plugin on the plugin's page, including any instructions for use, and any version history. 

  Note: You can find and use plugins directly from a file or the Figma Community.  Use plugins in files →

  Plugin developers can create and publish plugins to the Figma Community. Make plugins for the Figma Community →

  

  Widgets

  Widgets are custom objects that you can add to the Figma editor or FigJam board for everyone to see and interact with. They allow you to level up your sessions with new tools, data from external applications, or new ways to play.

  You can add as many widgets as you want and reposition them like any other object. Use widgets to add functionality to your file, such as:

  • Import CSVs to create tables, or to transform the data into interactive visualizations.
  • Place polls and voting counters to gather insight from your company on a product idea.
  • Build a project timeline with other teammates in a calendar widget.
  • Create pre-styled mind maps and organization charts quickly.
  • Take a break and play Connect Four or chess with a teammate.

  Note: You can find and use widgets directly from a file or the Figma Community. Use widgets in files →

  To build a widget, you can use Figma's widget API, iFrame, or browser APIs. When you're ready to share your widget, publish it to the Community for others to use. If you've made improvements, bug fixes, or other changes to your widget, you can publish updates to your widget, and users will receive these updates. Build widgets and share them with the Community →

  Usage Metrics

  When browsing through Community files, plugins, or widgets, you may notice a number next to the Try it out button (for plugins and widgets) and the Get a copy button (for files). This number indicates the number of unique users who have used a plugin or widget or duplicated a file.

  

  Follows, likes, and comments

  Follow creators to stay in the loop, then view resources from creators you follow in the For you feed. Like files, plugins, and widgets to show your support. Follows and likes →

  Add comments to provide encouragement, ask for feedback, and build meaningful relationships with other creators. Comments in Community →

  Playground files 🆕

  Playground files supplement widgets and plugins to provide context on when and how to use the plugin or widget. They are especially helpful for showing how plugins or widgets are used on specific layers.

  For example, a spell check plugin might include a playground file with misspelled text. A user can duplicate the playground file and try the plugin on the misspelled text.

  Open a resource's page and click Try it out. If a playground file is available, the file will be duplicated and saved to your drafts. 

  Learn more about playground files →

• Figma Community Guidelines

  Last Updated: July 26, 2022

  Before you Start

  Who can use this feature

  You can join the Figma Community on any Figma plan

  Members of the Figma Community can reserve a Profile Handle

  Members of the Figma Community can Publish Files

  Our vision is to make design accessible to all. To help advance this, we’ve developed the Figma Community to enable people from around the world to share and discover creative work. Please help us build a high-quality, inclusive community by ensuring your work follows these Community Guidelines and reporting any violations.

  By publishing resources, you agree to these Community Guidelines, as well as our existing terms of service. We’re committed to these Community Guidelines, and we hope you are too. This is a living document and will change over time. You can see when these Community Guidelines were last revised by referring to the “Last Updated” legend above. Your continued use of the Figma Community will indicate your acceptance of the changes. 

  Figma reserves the right to remove a resource at any time. Overstepping any of the following boundaries may result in removed content, disabled accounts, or other restrictions. 

  Appeals: If you have any questions about the Community Guidelines - or believe that your listing was removed incorrectly - please contact us at content-reviews@figma.com.

  Community Guidelines

  I will respect the intellectual property rights of others

  The Figma Community is a place to share your own work with other Figma users. 

  1. As always, you retain your ownership rights in the content you post on the Figma Community
  2. We believe that allowing others to use work with attribution can be an effective marketing tool for publishers. All work will be published and available to the community under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license (CC BY 4.0). 
  3. When using work from the Figma Community, please follow the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license (CC BY 4.0) license. 
  4. Please do not upload other people's work to your own profile or create confusion about who originally authored any work. (See Section 7 too!)
  5. Please do not duplicate another user’s work and republish to the Community without meaningful modification or alteration. Remixing and publishing the work of others in the Community is permitted but only with meaningful modification or alteration by you, as well as attribution. 
  6. Please respect the intellectual property rights of others and do not post anything that you don’t have the rights to post. 
  7. Please visit Figma’s copyright and IP policy for more information about this topic.

  I will not post inappropriate content

  We are building a welcoming and inclusive community. Figma retains full discretion to remove any content that is not appropriate. 

  We don’t allow any of the following in the community:

  1. Pornography or sexually explicit or obscene material
  2. Depictions of minors in a sexual manner
  3. Hate speech or highly offensive language
  4. Harassment or threats
  5. Graphic violence
  6. Illegal activities or goods or promotion of illegal activities or goods
  7. Self-harm or the promotion of self-harm
  8. Promotion of terrorism or violent extremism

  If you notice any content that violates the above guidelines, please report it to us at content-reviews@figma.com 

  I will not post spam

  Please do not use the ability to create a profile or publish content to spam Figma users. This Figma Community is meant to be a platform for Figma users to learn and share ideas and resources with one another. Content that we deem spammy will be removed.

  1. Do not post advertisements; and
  2. Do not link to spammy websites 

  I will not violate someone’s privacy

  We want everyone to feel safe and comfortable participating in the Figma Community. Please ensure that your published content does not contain someone else’s personal information.

  Please do not post content that has someone else’s:

  1. Phone number
  2. Private email addresses
  3. Physical addresses
  4. Credit card/social security info
  5. Passwords

  I will give credit for inspiration

  Creating work inspired by someone or something else is natural and expected. Please make sure to give credit when posting content that is inspired by another member’s work. And please remember, attribution is a requirement of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license ( CC BY 4.0), which governs the work made available through the Figma Community.

  If you believe your work has been posted to the Figma Community without your consent, please review our copyright and IP policy.

  Please do not duplicate another user’s work and republish to the Community without meaningful modification or alteration. Remixing and publishing the work of others in the Community is permitted but only with meaningful modification or alteration by you, as well as attribution. 

  I will not impersonate someone else

  The community allows you to create a profile and establish your identity as a creator. To maintain trust and authenticity, we will disable accounts that attempt to impersonate another person or entity.

  Please do not:

  1. Impersonate another individual or company;
  2. Intentionally use a deceptively similar username or avatar;
  3. Post misleading or false employment information; or
  4. Falsely attribute someone else's work.

  I will comply with Figma’s Trademark Guidelines

  The Figma marks are the words, logos, graphics, designs, and other indicators that identify Figma as the source of a product or service. For instance, the wordmark “Figma,” our black and white logo, and our colored logo are a few of our most important assets.

  You may use Figma’s marks in connection with your design file, plugin, widget, or other Figma Community resource only if you comply with Figma’s Trademark Guidelines, available here: https://www.figma.com/using-the-figma-brand/.

  If we ask you to stop using Figma’s name or mark, you must immediately comply with the request.

  Report a violation

  Help us keep the Figma Community strong and protect our users’ integrity and safety.

  Each of us is an important part of the Figma Community. If you see something that you think may violate our guidelines, please help us by flagging the resource as inappropriate or writing to us at content-reviews@figma.com.

  When you complete the report, try to provide as much information as possible - such as links, usernames, and descriptions of the content - so we can find and review it quickly. We may remove entire posts if either the imagery or associated captions violate our guidelines.

  Many disputes and misunderstandings can be resolved directly between Figma users. If one of your creations was posted by someone else, you could try contacting the violator directly and ask for the content to be taken down. If that doesn’t work, you can file a copyright report.

  We may work with law enforcement, including when we believe that there’s a risk of physical harm or threat to public safety.