Figma Sites is Launched - A New Era for Web Design Has Begun

Turning designs into real websites is still messy. Designers hand off files, devs rebuild them, and something always breaks. It’s slow, frustrating, and far from being smooth.

Now, Figma Sites is changing that. You can design, prototype, and publish responsive websites, all inside Figma, no code needed. This is not just a new feature; it’s a major shift in how we build digital products.

As a Figma power user and UI/UX designer, I had to try it. This isn’t just about speed, it’s about full control, from idea to live site. Let’s break down what makes Figma Sites special and why it might be the biggest update since Auto Layout.

What Are Figma Sites? 

Figma Sites is one of the Figma config 2025 new features that lets you build and publish real websites, without leaving Figma or writing a single line of code. It’s built for designers who want full control over their work, from the first frame to a live site. No more handoffs, no more jumping between tools; just design, preview, and publish, all in one place.

The core idea is simple: design, prototype, and launch, all inside Figma. No matter if you're creating a landing page, a personal portfolio, or a product website, Figma Sites gives you everything you need in one powerful workflow.

Here’s what you get with Figma Sites:

• Fully responsive layouts with auto layout, grid, and breakpoints.
• Live preview to see how your site looks on the web in real-time.
• Built-in animations and interactions for smooth, clickable experiences.
• AI-powered tools and custom code features (coming soon) to add advanced behavior.
• Pre-made templates and content blocks for faster building.

It’s not just another web builder, it’s an extension of how we already design in Figma, now with the power to launch. If you’ve ever wanted to skip the handoff and go straight to publishing, this update is made for you.

Why Figma Sites Is a Game-Changer?

For years, designers have faced one big problem: turning finished designs into real websites. The process often involves handoffs, feedback loops, and multiple tools; Figma for design, Webflow or custom code for development, and tons of back-and-forth in between.

Figma Sites changes the process in a completely different way. Now, you can design, prototype, and launch, all in Figma, all without code.

Here’s why you can consider it a game-changer fact:

• Cuts Production Time in Half: No switching tools, no dev handoffs. You design and publish in one place. That means faster launches and fewer blockers.
• Reduces the Need for Developers: Designers can now launch full websites on their own. Great for early-stage startups or solo creators without tech teams.
• Keep the Vision Intact: What you design is exactly what ships. No misalignment between design and development.
• Simplifies Collaboration: Teams can co-edit and comment in real time—even when building live sites. Everything stays in Figma.
• Saves Budget: No need for extra dev time, hosting tools, or third-party site builders. It all runs from the design tool you already use.
• Speeds Up Testing & Feedback: Instantly preview, share, and update sites without publishing delays or staging environments.

Key Features of Figma Sites

Building a website usually feels like playing hot potato between tools. You design in Figma, hand it off to devs, maybe use Webflow or export to code, tweak things again… and by the time it goes live, it barely looks like what you imagined.

Figma Sites simply flips that script.

Now, everything, designing, animating, previewing, and publishing, happens in one place. No switching tabs, no extra tools, no dev dependency. It’s the design-to-live web flow we’ve all been waiting for. Let’s check out what the best things they’ve brought to the plate for us are:

Design & Publish in One Place

This is the core promise of Figma Sites. You design a webpage like you normally would in Figma, but now you can hit “Publish” and it goes live on the web, just like that.

This single-platform flow saves time, avoids miscommunication, and ensures your vision makes it to production exactly as intended. From my experience managing projects between design and dev, this kind of native publishing would have saved weeks in past workflows.

Responsive by Default

Responsive design used to mean planning every breakpoint manually or relying on developers to make it work.

Figma Sites changes that with:

• Adaptive layout tools that work across screen sizes.
• Auto layout updates that respond to resizing.
• Breakpoint previews that show how your design adapts in real time.

In traditional tools, responsive design often means manually setting media queries or building separate versions. Here, it’s baked in. For new designers, this lowers the learning curve. For pros, it means faster iteration and fewer bugs when launching.

Live Preview with Real HTML/CSS

Traditional prototypes often lie. They look good in Figma or in tools like InVision, but once the devs get involved, things shift. Spacing breaks, interactions feel off, and you’re stuck in a frustrating loop of QA and fixes.

With Figma Sites, you’re previewing the actual thing.

The preview isn't just a visual simulation, it’s powered by real HTML and CSS. That means what you see inside the preview is exactly what will go live on the web. Every font, spacing unit, animation, and layout behavior is rendered just like it would be in a browser.

This approach makes stakeholder feedback more accurate, client demos more reliable, and internal reviews way smoother.

So, you no longer have to say, “This is just a mockup, the real version will look a bit different.” Now, you can confidently say, “This is it.”

Custom Cursors, Marquee, and Scroll Effects

This is where things get fun and personal, at least for me. With Figma Sites, you’re no longer stuck with static and flat visuals. You can now add micro-interactions and motion elements that used to require serious dev work or external libraries.

It’ll be like:

• A custom cursor that changes when hovering over a button or link.
• A marquee text animation to highlight announcements or promo banners.
• Scroll-triggered effects that animate elements into view as the user moves down the page.

These aren’t gimmicks, they’re what make your website feel crafted, intentional, and interactive.

And here’s the best part: You don’t need to write a single line of JavaScript. Everything is handled right inside your design panel. What used to be a developer’s domain is now a designer’s playground.

It’s efficient, but powerful. These details transform your site from "designed" to "designed well."

No-Code Interactive Elements

You no longer have to stop at static mockups or rely on devs to "interpret" your vision.

With Figma Sites, adding real interactions, like hover states, page transitions, or entrance animations, is as easy as dragging and dropping. Everything happens right on the canvas, no plugins or code needed.

This means:

• Buttons can animate on hover
• Pages can transition with motion
• Cards and elements can fade, slide, or bounce, your call

What used to live in your imagination or required endless back-and-forth with developers is now part of your design flow.

As a designer, this feels incredibly freeing. You’re not just showing what it could look like, you’re building what users will actually experience. That bridge between design and development? Consider it replaced with a single, real-time creative loop.

Design System Support

If you’re like most teams, you already rely on a design system to keep things consistent. The good news? Figma Sites works with that system natively.

Your design tokens, styles, components, and variables all carry over seamlessly into your site. So if you update a button’s color or tweak your typography scale in your system file, every instance across your site reflects the change instantly. No manual edits. No inconsistencies.

This is a huge win for teams working on:

• Multi-page websites.
• Collaborative design systems.
• Brand consistency at scale.

It’s not just about saving time, it’s about building trust in your visual language. As someone who’s managed large-scale design libraries, I can say this feature alone removes hours of back-and-forth and risk of design drift. You design once, and everything just follows.

AI-Powered Code Layers (Coming Soon)

This one’s still in the works, but it might be the most exciting feature on the roadmap. What if you’re just typing, “Add an image carousel with a fade effect and autoplay,” and Figma instantly builds it, complete with working logic, HTML/CSS, and animations.

For sure, it’s smart and generative. You’re blending natural language with code-level functionality, directly inside your design canvas. Here’s what it could mean for your workflow:

• Rapid prototyping without needing a developer
• Closer alignment between your ideas and how they’re built
• Fewer iterations lost in translation

As someone who’s explored tools like Framer’s AI and other early prompt-to-code experiments, I can tell you, this isn’t just a gimmick. It has the potential to completely reshape how solo designers and lean teams bring ideas to life, with production-level precision and without writing a single line of code.

What’s Coming Next in Figma Sites

Figma Sites is already impressive, but what’s ahead might just shake the whole no-code web world.

Code Layers and Reusable Interactive Components

Figma Sites will soon let you create interactive components, like sliders or animated buttons, that you can reuse across pages. You’ll design them once, and the interaction logic is automatically carried over wherever you use it. This streamlines workflows and eliminates redundancy in your design process.

Chat-to-Code via Figma Make

You’ll be able to type commands like “Add a sticky header that hides on scroll down,” and Figma will generate the code for you. This chat-to-code feature powered by Figma Make allows for faster prototyping, letting you create complex interactions using plain language without any code.

Integration with Figma Design Systems

Figma Sites will deepen its integration with Figma’s design systems. Design tokens, components, and styles will be seamlessly connected, ensuring design consistency across your site. The system will automatically apply updates, so you don’t need to manually adjust every page, everything stays in sync.

Potential to Replace Tools Like Framer, Webflow, or Custom Dev

With its upcoming features, Figma Sites has the potential to replace tools like Framer, Webflow, and custom development for smaller to medium-sized websites. Solo creators, startups, and design teams could handle the entire website creation process, from design to live deployment, all within Figma.

Figma Sites vs Other Website Builders

When it comes to building websites, there are lots of options out there, each with different user needs. But how does Figma Sites compare to popular website builders like Webflow, Framer, Wix, and Editor X? Let’s check it out:

Is Figma Sites better than Webflow? 

Actually, it depends on your workflow. Figma Sites is built right into Figma, so your design is the final site, no rebuilding or handoff needed. Webflow often requires designers to recreate everything using a separate interface, which can slow things down and lead to mismatches.

Webflow is more technical, great for power users but steep for beginners. Figma Sites keeps it simple. If you know Figma, you already know how to use it. While Webflow has more advanced SEO and custom code options, Figma Sites trades depth for speed and ease.

Figma Sites vs Framer

Framer is great for polished interactions, but importing Figma designs often means reworking components. With Figma Sites, there's no import, it’s all in one place. Your design becomes your site, instantly.

Framer has a bit of a learning curve with states and logic. Figma Sites feels simpler, if you know Figma, you’re good to go. Effects and interactions live right on the canvas.

Framer offers more control for devs and decent SEO tools. Figma Sites keeps things no-code and fast, with real code under the hood—but SEO features are still catching up.

Figma Sites vs Wix

Wix is popular among non-designers and small businesses because of its drag-and-drop simplicity and vast library of templates. But as a designer, you often feel boxed in. 

You’re building within someone else’s system. Figma Sites flips that by giving you full control from a blank canvas, powered by Figma’s familiar interface.

Wix is easy to learn and great for beginners. You can get a site up quickly without knowing design principles. Figma Sites is easier for designers, not necessarily for total newcomers. If you live in Figma already, it’s just a matter of exploring a few new options in the same tool.

In terms of customization, Wix is fully no-code but often limited in layout precision and unique animations. Figma Sites, while also no-code, feels more flexible and freeform. 

For SEO, Wix has decent basic tools, but you may hit walls when trying to do advanced customization. Figma Sites outputs clean HTML, but doesn’t yet match Wix in SEO settings.

Figma Sites vs Editor X

Editor X is Wix’s pro-level builder with powerful layout control and SEO tools. But it’s a separate platform, you design and build inside it, with no native Figma integration.

Figma Sites, on the other hand, live inside the design tool you already use. No context switching. Just design, publish, and go. It’s far easier for teams already in the Figma ecosystem.

Editor X shines in layout complexity and visual CSS, but it comes with a steeper learning curve. Figma Sites keeps things simpler and more intuitive, which makes it ideal for fast-moving teams who want fewer tools and more flow.

Who Should Use Figma Sites?

Figma Sites isn’t built for everything, but for the right use cases, it can be a game-changer. Here's who can benefit most:

• Designers avoiding dev bottlenecks: If you’re tired of handoffs and rebuilding everything in code, this tool lets you design and publish in one place.
• Startups launching quickly: Perfect for early-stage teams that need beautiful and functional landing pages without hiring a developer.
• Freelancers & creatives: Ideal for personal portfolios, resumes, or quick event pages, you can go live in hours, not days.
• Agencies working on fast client projects: Great for client sites, microsites, or quick prototypes that don’t need full-stack development.
• Teams showcasing internal tools: Use it for design system documentation, internal pitch decks, or product previews, all powered by your Figma file.

Personal tip: Based on our studio’s workflow at Design Monks, Figma Sites fits best in:

• MVP sites for new product ideas.
• Live pitch decks or investor landing pages.
• Design system showcases with real UI previews.

If speed, simplicity, and control over design are top priorities, Figma Sites is worth trying.

Final Thoughts: Is Figma Sites the Future of Web Design?

Figma Sites is bridging the long-standing gap between design and development. No more handoffs, no more rebuilds, just design, preview, and publish. 

For designers, startups, and fast-moving teams, it’s a game-changer. Even though it may not replace every tool yet, it redefines what’s possible inside a design tool. If speed, control, and simplicity matter to you, Figma Sites might just be the future you've been waiting for.

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