Figma Plugins Worth Using This Year

This plugin brings a big library of mockups and 3d illustrations into Figma. The mockups cover a wide range: iPhones, MacBooks, hands, outdoor ads, packaging, and more. Each one feels clean, well composed, and thoughtfully art directed, making them easy to use in real projects.

Using it is simple. Pick a mockup, select your frame, click apply. That’s it.

The illustration library includes abstract scenes, glass dispersed elements, inflatable elements characters, and other visual styles. Everything feels high quality and carefully made, which helps when you want to add detail without overcomplicating the design.

Useful for adding a subtle frosted glass vibe without building it from scratch. Select a layer, apply the effect, and it gives you a soft, layered blur that works well for headers, cards, or backgrounds.

A reliable source for vector icons that drop right into your file. You can search inside Figma and choose from a bunch of different styles. There’s also basic editing for adjusting stroke or fill, which helps when matching an icon set to a brand.

Designed for fast, good looking placeholder content. This plugin gives you AI-generated avatars and images that feel more natural than typical stock. Helpful when designing profiles, feeds, or dashboards that need to look real during early design stages.

This one does exactly what it says. You create a gradient, then add a grain texture over it. Works well when a flat background feels too sterile and you want to give it a bit more texture without drawing too much attention.

Great for cleaning up layers after a long session. You can batch rename things based on patterns, numbers, or even frame positions. It saves time and makes handoff files less painful for everyone else.

A quick way to turn static frames into lightweight animations. You can export UI motions for social posts or client presentations without opening a motion design app. It’s not for polished animation work but gets the job done fast.

Helpful when layout shifts or imports leave elements misaligned. This plugin scans your file and highlights any objects sitting off the pixel grid. You can fix them all in one click which keeps things sharp, especially at small sizes.

This plugin is for anyone working with motion in UI. You can browse and preview animations directly in Figma or test your own Lottie JSON files. It is especially useful for onboarding flows, success states, or mobile interactions.

Simple tool that gives you a list of prebuilt gradients you can drop into your design. Good for quick backgrounds or filling in empty states when you want color without spending time building your own palette.

Lets you play with shader-style effects in Figma. There are colorful distortions, flowing textures, and layered gradients that give a slightly surreal feel. It is more experimental and works well in posters, event pages, or concept work.

Useful for distorting shapes or text in a more organic way. You can add subtle bends, waves, or twists to give layouts a handcrafted or editorial look. Works best when used in moderation or as part of a layered composition.