Find and install plugins
Before you start
Who can use this feature
Supported on any team or plan.
Anyone with Can edit access to a file can run a plugin in that file.
Users in a Figma Organization may only be able to install approved plugins. Learn how to manage plugins in an organization →
Plugins are third-party scripts or applications that extend the functionality of an application. Figma plugins run in the editor and let you to perform tasks within files. Use plugins to customize your experience, or create more efficient workflows.
Figma's Plugin API supports both read and write functions. This lets you view and modify existing layers and objects, as well as create new ones.
- Plugins only run in the editor.
- Plugins can't run in the background. You can only run one plugin at a time.
- Plugins can attach plugin information to layers or objects. This lets you view details of the plugin and re-run it directly from the Properties Panel.
Interested in making a plugin for Figma? Check out our Make Plugins for Figma article and get started with the Figma Plugin API. Join the Figma Plugin Slack Community to connect with other plugin developers.
Find plugins
Discover plugins in the Community page of your Figma account:
- Open the file browser in Figma.
- Click the Community page in the sidebar.
- You have a few options for browsing plugins:
- Click Explore to browse popular resources in the Community.
- Click Feed to view resources from creators you follow.
- Click on a featured category to explore related resources.
- Or, use the search bar at the top of the page to look for a plugin. You can search for a plugin using by Name, Developer, or Tag (keywords).
- Click Plugins to filter results to plugins only.
- Click on the plugin to open the resource page.
Part of a Figma Organization? Find plugins that are private to your organization. Click the organization name in the top-right corner to show internal results.
Want to browse the Figma Community for plugins? Use the dropdown on the right to sort results. Choose from Popular, Recent, or Following.
View Plugins
Every plugin will have its own resource page. This lets you view some relevant information about the plugin. Click on the plugin name to view the plugin page.
The plugin page show some basic information, like the plugin name, the Creator, and a description of the plugin.
Plugin developers can also personalize their plugin with an icon and cover art. Figma will use the icon to identify the plugin within the Community, and within the editor.
- Click the ♡ to like the plugin
- Click Install to add the plugin to your Figma account
- Click on a tag to explore other Community files and plugins with that tag
- Keep track of updates, bug fixes and improvements using the version history.
- Figma is not able to provide support for specific plugins. Reach out to the plugin developer or get help using the Support contact.
Install a Plugin
Figma links any plugins you install to your Figma account. When you install a plugin, you will be able to:
- Use plugins in files in your drafts, as well as within teams.
- Use plugins across any browser and device.
- Install plugins from the Plugin page on mobile.
In a Figma Organization? Organization admins can install plugins for the entire organization. Learn how to manage plugins in an organization →
Plugin listing
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Click the Install button in the top-right corner of the listing.
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Figma will add the plugin to your account and the plugin will show as as Installed.
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You can then use the plugin in any file in your drafts, or in any teams.
Search results
Install a plugin from your search results, from within the Figma Community or via universal search.
- Search for and find the plugin you want to install.
- Click ↓ Install on the plugin.
- Figma will add the plugin to your account.
In the editor
Plugins developers can choose to attach information to the File, layer, or object for future reference. This lets you know what actions the plugin has performed.
When you select that layer, you'll be able to view the details of the plugins in the Plugins section of the right sidebar. From there you can run the plugin, or if you don't have it installed, install it.
- Select the layer that the plugin is attached to.
- Click on the plugin name in the Plugins section.
- Figma will ask you if you want to install the plugin.
- Once installed, you can run the plugin from the Properties Panel by clicking the plugin name again.
Note: If the plugin is attached to the entire file, you'll see it in the Properties Panel when nothing is selected. To clear your current selection, press the Esc
key.