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, or you have questions about the development process or a specific endpoint, please submit a request through our contact form.

Update a plugin

Publish a new release

Once Figma approves your plugin, you don't need to submit your plugin for further review. This means you can publish any updates immediately.

If you've updated your plugin's code and are ready to release the new version, you can publish an update. Doing this 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.

1. Open a file on the Figma desktop app.
2. Click the Figma logo in the upper-left corner, then go to Plugins > Manage plugins.
3. Click next to the plugin you'd like to update and select Publish new version.
4. Use the Publish modal to update plugin information as needed.
   • To update your plugin's code, you must set the toggle in the Update section to publish a new version and increment the version number. Figma only pulls the local code changes for your plugin if you publish a new version.
     
     If you just need to change the description or images for your most recently-published version, uncheck Publish a new version. This will just modify metadata, and won't change the code of your published plugin.
   • Use the Version notes field to include any changes you've made or bugs you're addressing with this version.
   • Update the security self-assessment form on the Data security tab. If you've previously submitted the self-assessment and the form has not yet been approved, a banner appears in the form to identify that the plugin is still under review.
   • Update any other fields as needed.
5. Click Publish new version to complete the process. Figma will update the plugin for everyone that has it installed.

Edit plugin page

A plugin page helps users understand what your plugin does and allows them to install it for use. Creators, contributors, and publishers of a plugin can edit the details of the plugin's page at any time, without having to publish an update. 

1. Open the plugin's page.
2. Click Edit this page in the right-hand column.
3. An Update plugin modal will appear. Update the desired fields, and click Save changes when you're finished.

Manage permissions

Invite additional publishers

Once your plugin is published to the Figma Community, you can invite others to help publish updates to your plugin. Learn how to invite additional publishers →

Transfer ownership or private organization plugins

Owners of private organization plugins can transfer ownership to any one who has permission to publish a resource. Organization admins can also transfer ownership of private plugins to another organization member.

1. Open a file on the Figma desktop app.
2. Open the permissions modal:
   1. Click and select the Plugins tab.
   2. Open the dropdown menu and select Development.
   3. Click next to your plugin and select Manage permissions.
3. Click the dropdown next to a publisher’s name.
4. Select Owner. The former owner will have their permissions changed to Can update.

Remove a plugin

If you're a developer of a Figma plugin, you can remove a plugin at any stage of the development process.

Published

If your plugin is published to the Figma Community, unpublishing your plugin will remove it for anyone who has installed it. Users who've installed your plugin won't receive a notification if it's been unpublished.

We recommend warning your users of your plans to unpublish the plugin. For example, you can add a note to the plugin description or your personal website with the date you will upublish the plugin.

1. Open a file on the Figma desktop app.
2. Click the Figma logo in the upper-left corner, then go to Plugins > Manage plugins.
3. Open the dropdown menu and select Development.
4. Click  next to the plugin you want to unpublish and select Unpublish from the options.

The plugin will be removed from the Figma Community and users will no longer be able to use the plugin or view the listing. The plugin will remain in development on your account.

In development

If you decide to cease development of a plugin, or want to start from scratch, you can remove the plugin. This will delete the plugin from Figma, but you can still access the manifest from your computer.

1. Open a file on the Figma desktop app.
2. Click the Figma logo in the upper-left corner, then go to Plugins > Manage plugins.
3. Open the dropdown menu and select Development.
4. Click next to the plugin you want to remove and select Remove from the options.

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.