Manage plugins as a developer
Before you start
Who can use this feature
Supported on any team or plan.
You must use Figma's desktop app to develop plugins. Download the Figma Desktop app for Mac or Windows →
Figma built the Plugin API around a set of fixed, controlled endpoints. This ensures your plugins won't break as Figma releases updates and new features.
If there is something wrong with the Plugin API itself, please let us know so that we can address any issues: support@figma.com.
Have questions about the plugin development process or a specific endpoint? Check out the Get Help page of the Plugin Developer site →
Provide support
Figma does not provide support for third-party applications. As the plugin's developer it's your responsibility to assist your plugin's users with technical issues.
You need to add a Support contact when you submit your plugin for approval. This can be an email address users can contact, or a link to a website or help center.
Publish updates
Once Figma approves your plugin, you don't need to submit your plugin for further review. This means you can publish any updates immediately.
When you publish an update, Figma will update the plugin for every user. Users who have already installed your plugin will only have access to the latest version of your plugin.
It's not possible for users to revert to a previous version of the plugin. If you need to roll back any changes, you can republish an earlier version of the plugin.
The process for submitting an update is the same as the publishing process. You can update any information about your plugin, including the name, description, tags, and any artwork.
Note: At the moment, only the original publisher will be able to publish updates to a plugin. You can still list other contributors to the plugin as creators, but they won't be able to publish any changes.
Publish an update
- Open the Figma desktop app in the file browser.
- Open the account menu in the top-right corner.
- Select Plugins to view your plugins page.
- Click next to the plugin you'd like to update and select Publish a new release.
- Figma will display a new Version history notes field. Enter a description of any changes you've made or bugs you're addressing, with this version.
- Click Review to complete the process. Figma will update the plugin for everyone that has it installed.
Remove plugins
If you're a developer of a Figma plugin, you can remove a plugin at any stage of the development process.
In development
If you decide to cease development of a plugin, or want to start from scratch, you can remove the plugin. This will remove the plugin from Figma, but won't delete the manifest from your computer.
- Open the Figma desktop app in the file browser.
- Open the account menu in the top-right corner.
- Click on the Plugins tab to view your plugins.
- In the In development section, click next to the plugin you want to remove and select Unlink from the options.
- Figma will remove the plugin from your Figma account. You will still be able to access the manifest on your computer.
Published
You can also delete published plugins to remove them from the Figma Community. This will also remove plugin for anyone who has installed it. They will not receive a notification that you've removed the plugin.
We recommend warning your users of your plans to remove the plugin. For example: you can update your listing or any third-party sites with the date you will remove the plugin.
Caution: It's not possible to restore a deleted plugin. Deleting a plugin will also remove any likes and installs you have acquired, even if you publish the same plugin in the future.
- Open the Figma desktop app in the file browser.
- Open the account menu in the top-right corner.
- Select Plugins to view your plugins.
- Click next to the plugin you want to remove and select Unpublish from the options.
- Figma will remove the plugin from your account, and the Figma Community. Users will no longer be able to use the plugin or view the listing.
