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How to launch a Figma plugin

Figma plugins publish to the Figma Community after a review whose length Figma says varies with volume. Designers choose plugins visually, so the cover image and carousel do most of the selling. Two rules shape the product: declare network access honestly, and don't rebuild features Figma already has. If you plan to charge, decide before publishing, because a paid plugin can't later become free.

Updated September 23, 2026 · platform facts checked against the official docs linked below

At a glance

Review: Required; time varies with volume[1]
Icon / cover: 128×128 and 1920×1080 recommended[1]
Paid plugins: From $2, one-time or monthly; can't switch back to free[1]

Where people find Figma plugins

Figma Community: Search and browse inside Figma and on the web.
Design communities: Design Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Dribbble and design Discords share useful plugins.
Design newsletters: Many feature new tools; pitch with a before/after.
Product Hunt: Design tools with a crisp GIF do well.

Assets to prepare

Assets to prepare before launch
Asset	Spec or guidance
Icon	128×128 recommended.[1]
Cover image	1920×1080 recommended; show the result, not the plugin UI alone.[1]
Carousel	Up to nine more images or videos, plus an optional playground file.[1]
Tagline and description	Short tagline; description of features, support contact and network access declaration.[1]

Store and listing rules

What the platform itself says, with a link to the page we checked.

Plugins with obvious bugs, placeholder content, misleading descriptions or ads are rejected.[2]
Plugins that recreate core Figma features, bypass paid offerings, or duplicate your own earlier plugins are rejected; so are AI plugins overlapping Figma's native AI.[2]
You must declare network access, and disclose external accounts or payments up front.[2]
Paid plugins: minimum $2 (whole dollars), one-time or monthly; subscription price can rise at most 50% every 30 days; once paid, it can't become free.[1]

A 4-week launch timeline

Week 1 · four weeks out
- Check the review guidelines against your idea, especially overlap with native features.
- Decide free vs paid now.
- List the network domains the plugin calls.
Week 2 · three weeks out
- Design the cover and carousel.
- Build a playground file that shows it working.
- Write the tagline and description.
Week 3 · two weeks out
- Submit for review.
- Prepare a short screen recording for social posts.
- Write a landing page or docs.
Week 4 · launch week
- Fix anything the reviewers flag.
- Line up designers to try it on launch day.
- Plan the first update.

Launch-day checklist

Share the Community link with a before/after video.
Post in design communities and on Product Hunt.
Answer comments on the Community page.
Add the plugin to LaunchRanked with the landing page.

After launch: SEO steps

Launch boards reset; search pages don't. These steps keep people finding you after launch week.

Write "how to {task} in Figma" pages that show the plugin.
Link the Community page from your site and docs.
Keep the description updated as you add features.

Common mistakes

Rebuilding something Figma already does.
Not declaring network access.
Launching as paid before proving demand, then being unable to go free.

Templates for this launch

FAQ

How long does Figma plugin review take?

Figma says approval times vary with volume and team availability. Plugins show an In review badge until published.

What size should a Figma plugin cover be?

Figma recommends 1920×1080 for the cover and 128×128 for the icon.

Can I sell a Figma plugin?

Approved creators can sell plugins from $2, one-time or monthly. Once a plugin is paid, it can't be converted to free.

Why do Figma plugins get rejected?

Common reasons are bugs, misleading descriptions, ads, missing network access declarations, and overlap with Figma's own features.

Sources

Checked September 23, 2026. Platforms change their rules; open the source before you rely on a number.

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