Figma Sites & Figma Make
In May 2025, Figma reshaped the way we think about web creation with the launch of Figma Sites, a powerful AI website builder that transforms the design-to-publishing process into a seamless, code-free experience. Alongside it, Figma Make introduces AI-generated, editable web app prototypes—all within Figma’s familiar environment.
These tools combine the power of AI with Figma’s collaborative design DNA, offering a bold new direction for web designers, developers, marketers, and product teams.
What is Figma Sites?
Figma Sites is a groundbreaking addition to the Figma ecosystem—an AI-powered tool that lets you design, build, and publish fully responsive websites directly within Figma. No exports. No coding. No juggling between platforms.
Key Features of Figma Sites
- 🔮 AI-Powered Website Generation
Describe your vision or prototype it visually—Figma’s AI will generate layouts, animations, transitions, and even suggest design elements that fit your style. - 🧑🤝🧑 Live Collaboration & Editing
Designers, marketers, and stakeholders can co-edit the website in real time—just like working on a Figma file. - 📰 Built-in CMS (Coming Soon)
Figma will soon allow direct blog publishing, slug editing, and media management without leaving the design interface. - 🧠 Custom & AI-Generated Code
Want advanced features like stock tickers or dynamic content? You can add custom code—or let the AI do it for you. - 📱 Responsive & Interactive by Default
Websites are responsive out-of-the-box. Add scroll effects, hover states, or animations effortlessly. - 🔁 True Figma Integration
Design-to-live is now literal. Anything you create in Figma can be instantly transformed into a live, interactive website.
What is Figma Make?
Figma Make is an AI-enhanced prototyping engine that lets users generate interactive web app prototypes from natural language prompts, producing not just layouts—but working code.
Unique Features of Figma Make
- ✍️ Prompt-Based Prototype Generation
Just describe what you need (e.g., “a to-do app with a dark mode toggle”), and the AI builds it. - 🧑💻 Editable, Developer-Friendly Code
Unlike static mockups, Make outputs production-ready code that developers can immediately refine. - 🔗 AI-Assisted App Logic & Interactions
Auto-generate app logic, user flows, and transitions—saving hours of manual setup. - 🔄 No Switching Tools
From design to code to prototype—stay within Figma. - 🧍♂️🧍 Real-Time Collaboration
Designers and developers can co-edit designs and code simultaneously.
Figma Sites vs. WordPress: Which One is Right for You?
| Feature | Figma Sites (2025) | WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Design-first, AI-powered site builder | Traditional, full-featured CMS |
| Ease of Use | Visual and AI-guided; perfect for designers | Great for bloggers and non-designers with plugins and themes |
| Collaboration | Real-time, design-focused collaboration | Basic collaboration; less real-time for design |
| CMS Features | CMS rolling out in beta | Mature CMS with extensive plugin support |
| Customization | AI code generation + manual code support | Deep customization with themes, plugins, and custom PHP |
| Publishing | Direct from Figma | Publishing from the WordPress dashboard |
| Cost | Subscription-based (beta for now) | Free core, but costs for hosting, plugins, themes |
| Best For | Design-driven sites, landing pages, fast prototyping | Content-heavy websites, SEO-focused blogs, complex structures |
Choose Figma Sites if you:
- Want a fully visual and collaborative website builder
- Prefer AI automation for layout, transitions, and responsiveness
- Are designing marketing pages, portfolios, or collaborative team projects
Choose WordPress if you:
- Need a mature blogging or content management platform
- Want access to thousands of themes, plugins, and SEO tools
- Are managing large-scale content or e-commerce platforms
Why Figma Sites & Figma Make Matter in 2025
The traditional gap between design, development, and deployment is closing fast. Figma Sites and Figma Make represent a new wave of tools built for modern, agile teams.
- Designers can now own the end-to-end experience—from prototype to published website.
- Developers can collaborate in real-time and build upon AI-generated code.
- Businesses can accelerate product delivery, reduce tool switching, and cut development cycles dramatically.
Final Thoughts
Figma’s expansion into site building and app prototyping is more than just a feature update—it’s a paradigm shift. Whether you’re a solo designer, a startup, or part of a larger product team, Figma Sites and Make unlock a new level of speed, creativity, and collaboration powered by AI.
🚀 The future of design is not just visual—it’s live, interactive, and AI-assisted. Figma Sites proves it.
