Figma Community offers the “Animate on Path” plugin, which allows designers to animate objects along a custom curve path within Figma. The tool supports moving frames, instances, shapes, and other objects along curves drawn with the pen tool. Users can experiment with this functionality in the provided example file, which can be duplicated for personal use.
This plugin is especially useful for creating dynamic animations in UI/UX prototypes or presentations. While there are some limitations—such as issues with straight-line curves, gaps in paths, or objects with rotation—the developer plans to address these with updates like multi-object movement, text pathing, and enhanced easing options. It’s an excellent tool for designers exploring creative animation possibilities directly within Figma.
