What Figma Tracks (and What It Doesn’t)
If you’re sharing a Figma design with your team or external stakeholders, you might wonder:
Can you see who viewed your Figma file?
Can you track who’s opened it? Who’s lurking? Or who’s actually reviewing the work?
The answer is: yes, but with some limitations — and only under specific access conditions.
Let’s break it down.
👁️ Can Figma Show Who Viewed Your File?
Figma does not offer a dedicated “viewer history” feature like Google Docs or Notion, where you can see a full list of recent viewers. However, there are ways to see who’s currently in the file — and limited information about past interactions.
👥 Real-Time Viewers: The Cursor Parade
If someone is actively viewing your file, you’ll see their cursor in real time.
You’ll see:
- Their avatar or initials floating next to their cursor
- Their name in the top-right collaborator bar
- Real-time movements or navigation
🧠 This only works when they’re logged into a Figma account and have the file open.
If someone is anonymous (e.g., accessed via public link), they’ll show up as “Anonymous” with an animal name (like Anonymous Cat) — similar to Google Docs.
🕵️ Can You See a List of Who Has Viewed the File in the Past?
No, Figma does not log or expose a viewing history of who opened the file at what time. You can’t see:
- Who viewed the file yesterday
- How many times someone accessed it
- If someone looked but didn’t leave a comment
This is intentional to keep collaboration frictionless and avoid privacy issues.
🧪 Exceptions: With Figma Enterprise Analytics
If you’re using Figma Organization or Enterprise plans, Figma provides file analytics, which include:
| Feature | Availability |
|---|---|
| Who opened the file | ✅ Enterprise only |
| When it was last accessed | ✅ Enterprise only |
| Number of viewers | ✅ Enterprise only |
| User-level access audit | ✅ Enterprise only |
So if you’re on a free or professional plan, this level of insight is not available.
✅ What You Can Track Without Enterprise
Even without analytics, you can still:
| Action | How to Track |
|---|---|
| See who’s editing | Cursor in file |
| See who left a comment | Comments panel |
| See version authors | Version history |
| Track sharing history | Share dialog shows who has access |
🛡️ Privacy and Security Considerations
Figma keeps viewer tracking minimal on purpose. It aligns with how modern tools promote frictionless collaboration without surveillance.
If you need more control:
- Use invite-only access
- Track engagement through comments or version edits
- Use external analytics if embedding Figma in web environments (via iframe tracking)
🔍 Summary: Can You See Who Viewed Your Figma?
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can you see live viewers? | ✅ Yes (with name or anonymous tag) |
| Can you see viewing history? | ❌ Not on free/pro plans |
| Can you track comments and edits? | ✅ Yes via panel/history |
| Can Enterprise accounts see more? | ✅ File analytics and user logs |
So while you can’t exactly “spy” on who’s looked at your Figma, you can see real-time activity, contributors, and comments — and if you’re on an Enterprise plan, you’ll unlock even deeper insights.
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