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Dennis_N
Power Member
Aug 12, 2021 2:21 PM UTC

See where component is used / find component Instances across files

As editor and maybe also as viewer I want to be able to see where specific components are used. So I’m basically talking about way to find instances of a component across files.

There’s a plugin called “Instance Finder” but unfortunately it’s just working within one file not across.

For huge design systems with multiple files and different designers working on it this is far from ideal.

This idea is not new but since the other topics are closed I guess I need to open a new thread.

See:

https://forum.figma.com/t/finding-component-instances/6477

We few can’t be the only ones who are missing this feature. Are we?

90 replies

Sep 5, 2024 3:24 AM UTC

Obvious evolution to track instances instead of just the master - hopefully something we can see sooner rather than later.

Kate_Lassalle-Klein
Sep 6, 2024 4:04 AM UTC

+1!! This feature would be amazing.

joaopesceofc
Sep 16, 2024 1:52 PM UTC

This would be a great feature to make changes to components with more confidence. Find all instances of a component > analyze their context > make changes > see results

Tommaso_Rota2
New Participant
Sep 23, 2024 12:29 PM UTC

+1!
This is a much needed feature.
I need to be able to check what components are used in the designs and what components of the DS are not used anywhere so they can be deleted.
Also finding out where variants are used and which variants are not used would be immensely useful.

Kazumi_Terada
Sep 24, 2024 2:11 PM UTC

I need this feature more than the AI stuff…

Vlady_Yakovenko
New Member
Oct 16, 2024 3:55 PM UTC

It’s crazy to me that in this software it’s still possible to do this. This feature is absolutely fundamental to the good work and proper management of components in a big design system.This should be a top priority

Oct 22, 2024 8:37 AM UTC

Please, add this…
C’mon, you can do it…

Tim_Print1
New Member
Oct 31, 2024 1:50 PM UTC

Another vote for this +
It would be super useful when working with a design system across multiple files.

Artur14
Nov 20, 2024 4:36 PM UTC

Feature is very needed. I find myself often in need to click on main component at design-system and see on what files and pages instances are located

Jacob39
Dec 13, 2024 9:51 PM UTC

Bump - please prioritize this, Figma!