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The Figma API is completely blocked

  • June 2, 2026
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Charles2002

The Figma API is completely blocked (rate limit ~25h on all endpoints, including curl). There should be no restrictions, as I have an Edu subscription. Why is this happening? Is this subscription limited to the API?

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    Oleksii Kalinchuk

    I have the same issue

    ksn
    Figmate
    • ksn
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    • June 3, 2026

    Hi ​@Charles2002 - thank you for checking in on the API limits.

    Requests to the Figma REST API are limited based on three factors:

    • The seat type of the user
    • The rate limit tier of the endpoint
    • The location and plan of the resource that the user is requesting

    It's worth noting that all Figma plans, including the Education plan, are subject to API rate limits. There is no plan that offers unrestricted access to the REST API.

    From what I understand based on your post, you are subject to Tier 1 limit of 6/month.

    Please review the resources below to get a better understanding of what may be causing the behavior you're seeing:


    Figma REST API Rate Limits – Developer Docs
    What if I'm rate-limited? – Figma Help Center

     

    Also ​@Oleksii Kalinchuk -- I believe this also applies to you as well; it looks like you may be on a starter team.

    If after reviewing those you still have questions or feel something isn't working as you expect.

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