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• Browse and Install Plugins

  Before you start

  Who can use this feature

  Users on Any plan

  Users with Edit access to a file can run a plugin in that File.

  Users in an Organization can install and run plugins approved by their organization.

  Looking to browse plugins? Visit the Plugins Page to discover and install popular plugins.

  Plugins are third-party scripts or applications that extend the functionality of another application.

  In Figma, plugins allow you to perform tasks within a File. Plugins can view and interpret layers and objects, manipulate them, or create new ones.

  For example: The Stark plugin checks the contrast of a selected layer against WCAG 2.1 guidelines.

  You can use plugins to customize your experience, or create more efficient workflows.

  • You can only run plugins in the Editor.
  • You need to run a plugin manually.
  • You can only run one plugin at a time.
  • Plugins can't run in the background.
  • Plugins can leave information about the plugin to layers or objects for future reference. This lets you view details of the plugin and re-run it directly from the Properties Panel.

  Interested in making a plugin for Figma? Get started with the Figma Plugin API and check out our Making Plugins article for more information. Want to connect with other developers? Join the Figma Plugin Slack Community.

  Access Plugins

  Access all Figma Plugins from the Plugins page in the File Browser or visiting figma.com/plugins .

  Tip! You can still browse plugins when you aren't logged into your Figma account at figma.com/plugins.

  To install a plugin, you'll need to log in to your Figma account, or sign up for free.

  The Plugins Page is divided into sections:

  • Featured Plugins: A list of featured plugins curated by Figma.
  • Popular: A list of the most popular plugins. We base this on the total number of active installs.
  • Installed: A list of plugins that you currently have installed. Remove plugins from this section using the minus icon
    .
  • Organization*

  

  Part of a Figma Organization? You will also have a section for Organization plugins. This includes any plugins that have been created by and for members of your Organization.

  Plugin developers will also have sections for Published plugins and plugins in Development. Learn more in our Make Plugins for Figma article.

  Browse Plugins

  From the Plugin Page, click the Browse all plugins button.

  The Browse Plugins page displays a list of all available plugins. You can scroll through the list, or use the Search field to find a specific plugin:

  

  

  You can view some basic information about each plugin:

  • Plugin Name: Click on this to view more information about the plugin.
  • Publisher: An individual developer or an Organization. Click on the publisher to view all plugins they have created.
  • The total number of active installs.
  • Installed: Whether you've installed the plugin. This will either show up as an Install button or an Installed badge.
  • Access: Within an Organization, you can see a plugin's Access. This can be Public or Organization only (Private).

  View Plugin Listings

  Click on the plugin's name to view the Plugin Listing. This contains the following information:

  • Plugin Name.

  • Publisher: This could be an Organization or an Individual.

    Tip! You can click on the Publisher's name to view all plugins created by that publisher.

  • Installs: How many people currently have the plugin installed. You can click the Install button to add the plugin to your account.

  • Plugin Art: An image that shows more information about the plugin.

  • Description: A description of what the plugin does and how you can use it.

  • Version History: A detailed history of any updates the publisher has made to the plugin, with a summary of any changes.

  • Support Contact: How you can contact the plugin publisher directly. You will need to contact the publisher to resolve any issues with using the plugin.

  • Share: You can use these links to share the plugin with someone else. You can copy a link to the plugin listing, or click on the Twitter or Facebook links to share the plugin on social media.

  

  View Organization Plugins

  If you are part of an Organization, you can view your Organization's plugins. This includes:

  • Plugins created by Organization members. You'll see the name of the specific publisher on the plugin's listing.
  • Plugins that are private to your Organization.
  • Plugins your Organization has approved. Learn more about Managing Plugins in an Organization.
  • Plugins created by your Organization that published publicly.

  From the Plugins Page, click the See all link in the Organization section:

  

  You can browse, find and install Plugins in both your Organization Space, or your Personal Space.

  • Any plugins you install in your Personal Space will be available in your Organization space. And vice versa.
  • Use any Organization plugins you install in your Personal Space.
  • Use any public plugins that your Organization hasn't approved in your Personal Space.

  Learn more about switching between your Organization and Personal space.

  Install a Plugin

  We link Plugins to your account. When you install a plugin, you will be able to access it across any browser and device. You can also install plugins from the Plugin page on mobile.

  You can install a plugin from a few places:

  Browse Plugins Page

  The Browse Plugins page gives you a list of all available plugins and some basic information about each plugin.

  1. Go to Plugins > Browse All Plugins.
  2. Find the plugin(s) you would like to install. Click the Install button next to the plugin.
  3. We will add the plugin to your account.

  Tip! If you want to install many plugins at once, the Browse all plugins page is the best place to do that.

  Plugin Listing

  If you want to find out more about a specific plugin, you can view the plugin's listing.

  This gives you more information about the plugin, including how it looks and works, who the creator is, and how you can use it. That way you can see if the plugin solves a problem, or improves your workflow.

  You can view a plugin's listing from a couple of places:

  • Click on the plugin name on the Plugins Page
  • Click on the plugin name on the Browse Plugins page
  • Open the URL for the Plugin listing

  Click the Install button in the top-right corner of the listing. We will add the plugin to your account. The listing will now show the plugin as Installed.

  

  

  Note: In an Organization? If you are an Admin in a Figma Organization, you can also choose to install a plugin for the entire Organization.

  1. Find the plugin you'd like to install.
  2. Click the arrow next to the Install button. You'll see two options:
     • Install for you
     • Install for everyone at <Organization>
  3. Select Install for everyone at Organization.
  4. This will make the Plugin available to everyone in the Organization. If you have the Plugin approve list enabled, this will allow this specific plugin to be used in your Organization.

  Learn more about using Plugins in an Organization in our Managing Plugins in an Organization article.

  Plugin section of the Properties Panel

  Plugins developers can choose to attach information to the File, layer, or object for future reference. This details what user actions the plugin performed.

  When you select that layer, you'll be able to view the details of the plugins in the Plugins section of the Properties Panel.

  

  Click on the plugin name to run the plugin:

  • Plugin installed: The plugin will run. Some plugins will launch a window to use them, like editing a map in Mapsicle or a note in Notepad. Others will re-run their task and display any results in the Properties Panel, like a plugin that checks color contrast.
  • Plugin not installed: 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 selection, press the Esc key.

• Use Plugins in the Editor

  Before you start

  Who can use this feature

  Users on Any plan

  Users with Edit access to a File can run a plugin in that File.

  Users in an Organization can install and run plugins approved by their organization.

  Looking to browse plugins? Visit the Plugins Page to discover and install popular plugins.

  In Figma, plugins allow you to perform tasks within a File. Plugins can view and interpret layers and objects, manipulate them, or create new ones.

  • You can only run plugins in the Editor.
  • You need to run a plugin manually.
  • You can only run one plugin at a time.
  • Plugins can't perform actions in the background.

  Instructions for using a plugin will vary between plugins. Some plugins will perform a user action on the canvas when you run them. Others will require you to adjust inputs or settings, before performing the user action.

  You may need to select Frames, objects, or layers before running the plugin. Test run the plugin - or check the plugin listing - to know what selections they support.

  Tip! Want to see which plugins have been used on a File or object? Check out the Plugins section of the Properties Panel. Learn more about Plugin properties.

  Run a Plugin

  You can run a plugin from a few places in the Editor.

  File Menu

  1. Go to the File menu
     in the top-left corner of Figma.
  2. Hover over Plugins to view your installed plugins.
  3. Select the plugin from the options:

  Right-click menu

  1. Right-click anywhere on the canvas.
  2. Hover over Plugins in the menu.
  3. Select the plugin you want to run:
  4. Depending on the plugin, you may need to interact with some UI to perform the user action. Complete any on-screen instructions to run the plugin.
  5. The plugin will apply the user action(s) to the currently selected layer/frame/object/file.

  Tip! If you've used a plugin already, you can run it again using the Run last plugin function. Find this under the File menu > Plugins > Run Last plugin.

  Or, use the keyboard shortcut:

  • Mac: Command Option P
  • Windows: Alt Control P

  Plugins in the Properties Panel

  Plugins developers can choose to attach information to the File, layer, or object for future reference. This details what user actions the plugin performed.

  When you select that layer, you'll be able to view the details of the plugins in the Plugins section of the Properties Panel. This allows you to:

  • View what plugins were used on your selection
  • See the details of any user actions. Figma will display the first three lines of any user actions.
  • Run the plugin from the Properties Panel
  • Install the plugin without leaving the File
  • Remove the plugin from the layer/object/file

  

  For example: the Mapsicle plugin allows you to insert a static map into a layer. When we select that layer, we can see the Mapsicle plugin in the Plugins section of the Properties Panel. We can then click the Open in Mapsicle prompt to edit the map.

  View Plugins

  Plugin information in the Properties Panel will vary depending on your selection in the canvas.

  • Individual layers: When selecting an object or layer, you can see any plugin information still attached to that selection in the Plugins section of the Properties Panel.
  • Multiple layers: Selecting multiple layers or objects won't display plugins in the Properties Panel. Unless the plugin has been used on all layers or objects in the selection. Select a single layer to view any attached plugins.
  • File or Page: When nothing is selected, you can see Plugins that were used on the entire File or Page, not a specific layer or object.

  Tip! To clear selection, press the Esc key.

  

  Not seeing plugins in the Properties Panel?

  • Make sure the plugin has been updated by its developer to support descriptions in the Properties Panel.
  • If you're a member of an Organization, make sure the plugin has been approved by your Organization's Admin.
  • If a plugin was used then removed, it won't display in the Properties Panel.

  Install and run Plugins

  You can also run a plugin from the Plugins section of the Properties Panel. Click the plugin name to run the plugin:

  • Installed: The plugin will run. Some plugins will launch a window to use them, like editing a map in Mapsicle or a note in Notepad. Others will re-run their task and display any results in the Properties Panel, like a plugin that checks color contrast.
  • Not installed: 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.

  

  Remove Plugins

  To remove a plugin and its information from a File, Page, or selected object, click the — button next to the plugin name.

• Manage Plugins in an Organization

  Before you start

  Who can use this feature

  Users on the Figma Organization plan

  Only Organization Admins can approve, install and uninstall plugins for everyone in the Organization

  Within an Organization, you have even more control over how you use and share plugins.

  • Create plugins that are only available to your Organization
  • Share Organization plugins with the wider Figma community
  • Control which plugins can be run in the Organization with a Plugin approve list
  • Install or uninstall plugins for everyone in the Organization

  Publish Plugins in an Organization

  Within an Organization, members have two options for publishing Plugins:

  Public

  Only Organization Admins can publish to the Organization's Community profile

  When an Organization member publishes a Plugin to the Community, we list the plugin on the Figma Plugin Page with the Organization as the Publisher.

  Anyone inside or outside of your Organization can then install those plugins.

  Private

  Any member of the Organization can publish a private plugin to the Organization

  In an Organization, you can choose to share your plugin just with the members of your Organization. This allows members of your Organization to view and use your plugins. People from outside of your Organization won't be able to access these plugins.

  When a member shares a plugin with the Organization, Figma lists that member as the plugin's Publisher. We will only attribute the plugin to the Organization if or when it is published publicly.

  Members can find Private plugins in the Organization section of the Plugins Page:

  

  An Organization Admin can change a plugin's access, at any time. This allows you to update a Public plugin so that it's only shared with the Organization, or share a popular private plugin with the wider Figma Community.

  1. Go to the Plugins page.
  2. Click the three dots next to the Plugin you want to change:
  3. You can then choose to set the plugin Access as Private or Public.

  Note: If you're changing a plugin from private to public, it will need to go through our review process. Learn more about the review process in our Publish a Plugin to the Community article.

  Browse Organization Plugins

  If you are part of an Organization, you can view a list of your Organization's plugins.

  This includes:

  • Plugins that Organization members create and are private to your Organization. You'll see the specific member's name as the Publisher.
  • Plugins created by your Organization that they have published publicly.
  • Public plugins that an Organization Admin has approved.

  From the Plugins Page, click the See all link in the Organization section: 

  

  You can Browse, Find and Install Plugins via your Organization Space. As well as in your Personal Space. 

  • Any plugins you install in your Personal Space will be available in your Organization space. And vice versa.
  • Use any Organization plugins you install in your personal space.

  Learn more about switching between your Organization and Personal Space.

  Approve plugins in an Organization

  We review every plugin that you publish publicly for overall quality. Due to the nature of the plugin development process, we aren't able to perform extensive reviews of a plugin's privacy and security.

  Learn more about plugin requirements in our Plugin Review Guidelines article.

  Note: We do not review plugins that are shared privately within the Organization. If you change a plugin from private to public, we will review it.

  In an Organization, you can also enable a Plugin approve list. This gives you even greater control over which Plugins your members have access to.

  When enabled, Organization members can only install public plugins that are on the approve list. They will still be able to view public plugins that aren't on the approve list.

  Organization members can also use any plugins that have been shared privately within the Organization.

  There isn't currently a way for members to request a plugin, in Figma. They will need to contact an Organization Admin directly to add a plugin to the approve list.

  Enable the Plugin approve list

  1. Open the Admin Console and go to the Plugins tab.
  2. Click the Enable button:
  3. We will enable the approve list immediately and display an Active badge.

  Add a Plugin to the approve list

  This will allow members of the Organization to install and run these plugins in Organization files.

  1. Go to the Plugin listing that you want to approve.
  2. Copy the link to the plugin in the Share section: 
  3. Open the Admin Console and go to the Plugins tab.
  4. Click the
     icon
  5. Paste the plugin link in the field provided and click the Add button to confirm:
  6. We will add the Plugin to the approve list 
  7. To remove a plugin from the approve list, click the
     icon next to the plugin.

  Report a Plugin: You can report any plugins that are inappropriate, or look suspicious. 

  1. Go to the Plugin's listing.
  2. Click the Flag as Inappropriate link (under the Share section).
  3. This will open a window where you can send us a message. Use the field provided to add any relevant details. 
  4. Click Send a message. This will send a message to our plugin review team (reviews@figma.com).

  Install Plugins for an Organization

  If you are an Organization Admin, you can install plugins for the entire Organization.

  If you have enabled the Plugin approve list, this action will also approve the plugin.

  Note: It's not possible to install a plugin for just a specific Team in the Organization.

  1. Find the plugin you'd like to install.
  2. Click the arrow next to the Install button.
  3. Select Install for everyone at Organization.
  4. We will add the Plugin to the Installed by <Organization> section of the Plugins Page.

  Uninstall Plugins for an Organization

  If you are an Organization Admin, you can also choose to uninstall a plugin. This will remove it for the entire Organization.

  1. View a list of plugins that were Installed by Organization on the Plugins Page: https://www.figma.com/plugins
  2. Click the
     icon next to the plugin you want to remove.
  3. Click Uninstall to confirm.

  Or, uninstall plugins from the Browser Plugins page and the Plugin listing.

  1. Hover over the Installed button.
  2. Click the arrow next to Uninstall and select Installed for everyone at Figma.
  3. When prompted, click Uninstall to confirm.
• Make plugins for the Figma Community

  Before you start

  Who can use this feature

  Users on any plan can develop plugins for the Figma Community.

  You can only register and publish plugins from the Figma Desktop App to develop plugins. The Desktop App is only available for macOS and Windows.

  Plugins are third-party scripts or applications that extend the functionality of another app.

  You can use plugins in the Editor to customize your experience, or create more efficient workflows.

  Plugins interact with Figma via a dedicated Plugin API.

  We built the Plugin API around a set of fixed controlled endpoints. This ensures your plugins won't break when Figma releases new features and updates.

  • The Figma Plugins API gives both you read and write access to Files.
  • Plugins can also use external Web APIs such as the Google Maps API. This allows you to create plugins that can view, modify and create objects or layers.
  • Plugins can perform one or more "User Actions". User Actions are usually short-lived and are always manually invoked by the user. They can run immediately, or may require input from the user before applying any changes.
  • Only one plugin can be active at a time. Plugins that run in the background - or respond to changes in a File - aren't currently supported.

  Make plugins for Figma

  This article outlines the plugin development process in Figma. We designed this as a supplementary resource to our developer documentation.

  1. Register a Plugin with Figma
  2. Build and test your Plugin (Visit the Figma Plugin Developer site)
  3. Publish a Plugin to the Figma Community
  4. Maintain and support your Plugin
  5. Remove a Plugin you've created

  Check out our Figma Plugin Developer site for a complete guide on making Plugins for Figma

  You must have the Figma Desktop app installed to make plugins. We recommend building plugins using TypeScript in Visual Studio Code.

  If you're not familiar with TypeScript, you can still build a plugin with Javascript.

  Figma Plugin Examples

  Here's some examples of existing Figma plugins:

  • Content Buddy: allows you to find text within your designs and replace it with the actual copy.
  • Themer: allows you to swap between published styles from your libraries, in bulk.
  • Content Reel: helps you to bring data into your designs. Including text strings, avatars and icons.
  • Map Maker: allows you to insert customized maps into any shape layer.
  • Figmotion: allows you to animate objects within a Frame, without having to leave Figma.
  • Stark: checks the contrast of a selected layer against WCAG 2.1 guidelines.

  

• Register a Plugin for development

  Before you Start

  Who can use this feature

  Users on Any Figma plan can develop plugins for the Figma community

  Users must use the Desktop App to develop plugins. Download it here.

  The Desktop App is only available for macOS and Windows.

  This article covers a single specific step in the plugin development process. Check out an overview of the entire process in our Make Plugins for Figma article.

  Find all the information you need to get started writing plugins on the Figma plugin developers page.

  Register a Plugin

  When you register a plugin, Figma will create a new plugin manifest on your computer. This includes the folders, templates, and information you'll need to build your plugin.

  You will need to register a plugin before you can start developing it. You must use the Figma Desktop app to develop a plugin.

  1. Open the Figma Desktop app.

  2. In the File Browser, click on your name to view your account.

  3. Click on the My plugins tab to view your plugins.

  4. In the Development column, click the + Create your own plugin link.

  5. Enter a name for your plugin. You can change your plugin name when you publish it.

     Want to upload an existing Figma plugin? Select the Link existing plugin option to link your manifest to the new plugin.

     

  6. Click Continue to go to the next step.

  7. Choose a plugin template:

     • Empty: A blank slate where you can build your plugin from the ground up.
     • Run once: This is a template for a plugin that runs on the canvas, without any further interaction from the user. Use this template if you don't need to build any UI.
     • With UI's and Browser API's: Use this template if you want to create a plugin with an interactive UI. Or, if you want to use browser APIs as part of your plugin.
       
       

  8. Click Save as to create a new manifest.

  9. We'll prompt you to choose a name and a location on your computer to save the manifest to. Enter a name and location, then click Save to confirm the download.

  10. We'll also provide download links for any related tools.

      • Javascript: Download Node.js
      • TypeScript: Copy the install code to run in the terminal

      

  11. Click Okay to close the modal and return to the Plugins Page. Your new plugin is now listed in the Development column..

  Want to open your manifest from Figma? Click on the plugin and select Reveal in Finder.

• Publish a plugin to the Community

  Before you Start

  Who can use this feature

  Users on Any Figma plan can develop plugins for the Figma community

  Users must use the Desktop App to develop plugins. Download the Figma Desktop app. The Desktop App is only available for macOS and Windows.

  This article covers a single specific step in the plugin development process. Learn more in abour creating plugins on our Plugin Developer site, or our Make Plugins for Figma article.

  When you're ready to share your plugin you can submit your plugin to the Figma Community. This allows other Figma users to install and run your plugin(s).

  Before we list a plugin in the Figma Community, it needs to go through our review process. Learn more in our Review Guidelines article.

  We will contact you via your Figma account email to notify you of our decision. Our goal is to reach a decision within 2 - 5 business days. If we reject your plugin, you may submit again after addressing any feedback.

  We will add a Published badge next to your plugin once it has been approved.

  Warning! Any attempts to exploit the Plugins API will result in immediate removal. We will also ban you from publishing future plugins to the community. This includes but is not limited to: Providing false information, plagiarism, deceitful manipulation of user files, and theft of data.

  Submit your plugin to the Community

  If you're a member of a Figma Organization, you can choose to publish a plugin privately. This allows other members of your Organization to use your plugin.  We don't review private plugins. 

  You will need to enable two-factor authentication on your Figma account to publish a plugin to the Community. This includes publishing updates to an existing plugin. 

  When you're ready to share your plugin with the Figma Community, you can submit it for review. You can only submit plugins from the Figma Desktop app.

  1. To view your account, click your name in the top-left of the File Browser.
  2. Click on the My plugins tab to view your plugins.
  3. In the Development section, click on the plugin you'd like to publish and select Publish from the options.
  4. Complete each field in the Publish Plugin modal: 
     
     • Name: Give your plugin a name. Users can search for your plugin using this name.
     • Icon: Upload an image represent your plugin in the Community. Image dimensions: 128 x1 28
     • Cover Art: Upload a hero image for the plugin listing. Image dimensions: 1920 x 960 (safe area: 1600 x 960)
     • Description: Use the text field to add a description of your plugin. Use this to explain what the plugin does and how to use it.
     • Tags (Optional): Add up to 12 keywords or tags to classify your File. We support alphanumeric characters (a-z and 1-9), but no special characters or punctuation. Max 25 characters per tag.
     • Support Contact: Provide a way for plugin users to get help with the plugin. This can be an email address, or a link to a website or help center. As a plugin creator, it's your responsibility to provide support for the plugin. Learn more in our Maintain and support your plugin article.
     • Author: Choose whether to publish a plugin as a Creator, Team, or Organization. If you aren't a member of an Organization, or a Team Admin, this will be your name in Figma.

       If you are a member of an Organization, or a Team Admin, you may more than one option here. Learn more in our Who can publish Files and Plugins? article.

     • Identifier:  Every plugin has a unique Identifier. You can see your plugin's identifier here. We use this in the plugin's URL, which you can share with others.
     • Publish to: If you're an Organization, you can choose to publish the plugin to the Organization or the Community.
  5. Click Review to submit your plugin. We will move your plugin to the Published section, with an "In review" badge.

  Submitted for review, but noticed a mistake? You can still push updates to your plugin during the review process. Learn more about publishing updates and providing support in our Maintain and support your plugin article.

  Publish plugins in an Organization

  If you're part of a Figma Organization, you can also share plugins privately within your Organization. This allows other members of your Organization to use your plugins, without having to share them with the rest of the Figma Community.

  Anyone in the Organization can share a private plugin within the Organization. 

  If you are in an Organization and want to publish plugins to the Figma Community, there are a few things to consider.

  • If you want to publish a plugin to your own Community profile, you will need to switch to your Personal Space.
  • If you want to retain ownership of the plugin after you leave the Organization, you will need to publish the plugin while you are logged into a Figma account that isn't managed by your Organization.
  • Organization Admins can publish plugins to the Figma Community under the Organization's Community profile. This will allow members of the wider Figma Community to find and use those plugins.

  • Organization plugins have a blue checkmark next to the Publisher to verify their origin:

  Learn more about who and where you can publish to in an Organization, in our Who can publish files and plugins article.

  Share your Plugin

  We list published Plugins in the Figma Community. This allows other Figma users to find and install the plugins you've created.

  You can share a link to a specific plugin's listing, or to your publisher profile, if you have more than one plugin. You can find the plugin URL in the Share section of your plugin listing:

  • URLs for plugin listings are: https://www.figma.com/c/plugin/identifier/name
  • URLs for user profiles are: https://www.figma.com/c/user

  You cannot display advertisements to users within design Files, or as part of a plugin's UI. However, there are no restrictions around creating websites or profiles for your plugin.

  There isn't currently a way to monetize plugins in Figma. You can direct users to a third party site to allow for monetization. 

  Tip! Users can use the Twitter and Facebook links to share your plugin on social media.

  

• Maintain and support your Plugin

  Before you Start

  Who can use this feature

  Users on Any Figma plan can develop plugins for the Figma community

  Users must use the Desktop App to develop plugins. Download the Figma Desktop app.

  The Desktop App is only available for macOS and Windows.

  This article covers a single specific step in the plugin development process. Looking for more? Check out the full plugin documentation in our Make Plugins for Figma article, or on our Plugin Developer site.

  We built the Figma 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.

  If you notice that something isn't working as expected, please reach out to our support team: support@figma.com.

  Providing Support

  As the plugin's developer it's your responsibility to assist your plugin's users. Figma does not provide support around third-party applications.

  You will need to add a Support contact via the plugin submission process. This can be an email address, or a link to a website or help center.

  

  Releasing Updates

  Once we approve your plugin, we don't require a review on any updates. This means that we publish any updates immediately.

  Users will only have access to the latest version of your plugin. It's not possible to revert to a previous version of the plugin.

  The process for submitting an update is the same as the publishing process.

  1. Open the Figma Desktop app.
  2. In the File Browser, click on your name to view your account.
  3. Click on the My plugins tab to view your plugins.
  4. In the Development section, click on the plugin you'd like to publish and select Publish from the options.
  5. Edit any information about your plugin, including the name, description, tags, and any artwork.
  6. You will now have an additional field for Version History notes. Enter a description of any changes you've made or bugs you're addressing, with this version.
  7. Click Review to complete the process.
  8. We will update the plugin for everyone that has it installed.

  Tip! If you have the source code of a previous version available, you could release this as a new update. In the event of a bug or other blocker.

• Remove a Plugin you have developed

  Before you Start

  Who can use this feature

  Users on Any Figma plan can develop plugins for the Figma community

  Users must use the Desktop App to develop plugins. Download the Figma Desktop app.

  The Desktop App is only available for macOS and Windows.

  This article covers a single specific step in the plugin development process. Looking for more? Check out the full plugin documentation in our Make Plugins for Figma article, or on our Plugin Developer site.

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

  Want to remove an installed plugin? Check out our Manage your installed plugins article

  Remove a Plugin 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.

  1. Open the Figma Desktop app and go to the Plugins page.
  2. In the Development section, click on the plugin you want to remove.
  3. Select Unlink from the options:
  4. We will remove the plugin from your Figma account.

  Remove a Published Plugin

  You can delete a published plugin. This will remove the plugin from Figma and can't be undone.

  Users who have installed the plugin will no longer be able to run the plugin, or view the plugin listing. They will not receive a notification that you've removed the plugin.

  1. Open the Figma Desktop app and go to the Plugins page.
  2. In the Published section, click the three dots next to the plugin you want to remove.
  3. Select Unpublish from the options:
  4. We will remove the plugin from your Figma account. Users can no longer view or use the plugin or listing.

  Note: We recommend warning your users of your plans to remove the plugin. You can update your Plugin listing or third-party sites with an indication of when it will be removed.

• Plugin Review Guidelines

  Caution: This is an evolving document, so its contents may change over time. If you have any questions or concerns around our review guidelines, please reach out to reviews@figma.com.

  Figma is incredibly excited to be introducing plugins to our community!

  Developers like you help our community discover new ways to design and explore Figma. We can't wait to see what you've created.

  Before a plugin can be listed in the Figma plugin directory, it needs to go through our review process.

  To make the submission process as smooth and seamless as possible, we have created a set of guidelines. These outline what is required to make it through the approval process.

  Before You Submit

  When you are ready to submit, please make sure you have done the following:

  • Tested your app extensively for crashes and bugs.
  • Ensured your plugin description and image(s) are complete and accurate. Profanity in the name or description of your plugin is not accepted.
  • Established a way for users to contact you for support. It's your responsibility to provide support for your plugin's users. You can provide them with an email address, or a link to a website or help center.

  What to Expect

  Our goal is to reach a decision ASAP, ideally within 3-7 business days. We will contact you via your Figma account email to notify you of our decision.

  If your plugin has been rejected, we'll send you an email to clarify and provide a brief explanation. You may submit your plugin again for review, after addressing any feedback.

  Warning: Any attempts to exploit the Plugins API (provide false information, plagiarism, deceitful manipulation of user files, or theft of data) will result in immediate removal. You will also be banned from publishing future plugins to the community.

   

  Review Guidelines

  1. Safety
  2. Business
  3. Usability
  4. Legal

  1. Safety

  We want our users to feel confident that installing Figma plugins is safe and non-offensive.

  We will not allow any plugins that are aimed to be malicious or damaging to our users or their work.

  Authors may not share their Figma account or password information with other users or otherwise license, sell, transfer, or assign plugins.

  1. Objectionable Content
     1. Content that is offensive, insensitive, upsetting, or intended to disgust is not permitted.
  2. Official API Usage
     1. Plugins can only leverage official plugin APIs and cannot require users to install separate packages that manipulate Figma on the Web or the Desktop App.
  3. Developer Contact Information
     1. Authors must be individuals on a Figma plan (Starter, Pro, Organization) or companies on the Figma Organization plan. Attempts to artificially represent a plugin author as a company may result in your plugin being rejected
     2. Please ensure that your contact information is reliable for users in the event they have any questions, support issues, or feedback.

  2. Business

  Our hope is that Figma plugins are made available and accessible to the entire Figma community, regardless of their ability to pay for services.

  While we do not offer functionality that supports payments through Figma, we do allow for developers to use a third party to facilitate monetizing your plugin.

  1. Monetization Policy
     1. We allow plugins to direct users to a third party to allow for monetization. We reserve the right to reject plugins that attempt to monetize in poor taste.
  2. Advertising Policy
     1. Plugins may not display ads to Figma users. Please do not insert advertisements into design files or present ads in the plugin UI.

  3. Usability

  We want all of the plugins available to our community to be useful and valuable. If your plugin is trivial or intended to be creepy or uncomfortable, we may not approve it.

  1. Plugin Completeness
     1. Please make sure your plugin is completed, functions as intended, and does not include temporary content. We will reject plugins that crash or have obvious bugs.
     2. Please do not use developer error messages to communicate with end users.
  2. Complete and Accurate Metadata
     1. It should be clear to users that the plugin they are installing does what they expected it to do. Please include an accurate description, screenshot, or previews so that the users will not be surprised by any hidden functionality.
  3. Design
     1. We highly recommend matching your plugin to Figma's UI so we can create a seamless experience for our users.
     2. If there are any concerns with usability, or any other negative externalities, we may reject the plugin.
  4. Performance
     1. If your plugin negatively impacts the overall performance or experience within Figma, we may reject it. An example of this would be a long-running background process.
     2. Your plugin should deliver the appropriate notifications if the user is offline and your plugin cannot perform offline.
     3. Plugins that stop working or offer a low quality experience may be removed at any time.

  4. Legal

  Plugins are expected to comply with the law. It is ultimately your responsibility to make sure that your plugin is not doing anything illegal. You should consult with a lawyer if you are unsure about something.

  Please do not rely on these guidelines to make sure you are in compliance with the law.

  1. Intellectual Property
     1. Ensure that your plugins only use content that you created or have a license to use. Your plugin may be removed if you use content without permission.
  2. Gaming, Gambling, Lotteries
     1. No gambling or sweepstake-related usage is permitted.

  Note: If you have any questions or concerns around our review guidelines, please reach out to reviews@figma.com.