Product change·Apr 6 → Apr 13, 2026·Week 16, 2026·Collaboration & Productivity
Figma Drops Free Student Plans, Adds Paid Viewer Requirements
What changed
Positioning
Starter plan gains 'Free limited access to Figma products' subtitle. Footer messaging updated: student/educator free-access note removed; replaced with paid-plan viewer note and Figma Sites/Buzz beta notices.
Before and after
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What changed
Starter plan gains 'Free limited access to Figma products' subtitle. Footer messaging updated: student/educator free-access note removed; replaced with paid-plan viewer note and Figma Sites/Buzz beta notices.
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