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Dennis_N
Power Member
August 12, 2021

See where component is used / find component Instances across files

  • August 12, 2021
  • 88 replies
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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?

88 replies

September 5, 2024

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

Kate_Lassalle-Klein
September 6, 2024

+1!! This feature would be amazing.

joaopesceofc
September 16, 2024

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
September 23, 2024

+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
September 24, 2024

I need this feature more than the AI stuff…

Vlady_Yakovenko
New Member
October 16, 2024

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

October 22, 2024

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

Tim_Print1
New Member
October 31, 2024

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

Artur14
November 20, 2024

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
December 13, 2024

Bump - please prioritize this, Figma!