About Arktist
Arktist is a free Figma plugin published by Sitsiilia Bergmann in 2026. It works in Figma Design and has 3,252 users and 6 likes on the Figma Community. It ranks #15 in New in 2026 on our lists.
In the developer's words
Arktist lets you bend any text layer into clean arcs, circles, and waves - with real font glyphs and instant preview.
No hacks, no destructive steps. Just intentional curved typography.
What's new
Version 4 · released Jan 10, 2026
The developer didn't publish release notes for this version.
Permissions and privacy
Network access
Arktist can only connect to the 3 domains declared in its manifest: myfigtools.com, s3-alpha.figma.com and us.i.posthog.com.
- myfigtools.com
- s3-alpha.figma.com
- us.i.posthog.com
Extra permissions
- Reads your Figma name and avatar
Read from the plugin's published manifest.
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Arktist FAQ
What does Arktist do?
Bend text along curves - the way it should be. It's a Figma plugin by Sitsiilia Bergmann that runs in Figma Design.
Is Arktist free?
Yes. Arktist is free to install and run from the Figma Community, with no paid tier listed.
Is Arktist safe to use?
Figma plugins can only reach the internet through domains listed in their manifest. Arktist can only connect to the 3 domains declared in its manifest: myfigtools.com, s3-alpha.figma.com and us.i.posthog.com. As with any plugin, check the developer's privacy policy before using it on client work.
How do I install Arktist?
Open it on the Figma Community, or search for it in the Actions menu (Cmd/Ctrl + K) inside any file you can edit. See how to install Figma plugins.
What are the best alternatives to Arktist?
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Built this plugin?
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