What is Select Similar Layers (Figma)?
Quickly select layers matching your selection by name or text content — including text layers. Unlike Figma’s built-in selection feature, it works across frames, groups, and deeply nested structures, and limits matching to the nearest shared parent
Problem
Figma users rely on the built-in selection tool to choose layers, which cannot select layers across frames, groups, or deeply nested structures, leading to time-consuming manual selection and reduced workflow efficiency.
Solution
A Figma plugin enabling users to select layers by name or text content across frames, groups, and nested layers. Examples: Select all text layers with "CTA" or buttons named "Submit" in complex designs.
Customers
UI/UX designers, product designers, and design teams working on complex Figma files with nested components and layers.
Unique Features
Cross-frame selection, matching layers by text content (including dynamic text layers), and restriction to the nearest shared parent for targeted selection.
User Comments
Saves time in large projects
Intuitive layer matching
Essential for design systems
Works flawlessly with nested elements
Simplifies repetitive tasks
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt in 2023 (exact date unspecified). No public MRR/user metrics; traction inferred from 100+ upvotes and positive reviews focusing on productivity gains.
Market Size
Figma’s user base grew to 4 million+ designers in 2023 (Source: Figma Blog), indicating a substantial addressable market for productivity plugins.
