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About Sort Layers
Sort Layers is a free Figma plugin published by Yuan Qing Lim in 2019. It works in Figma Design and has 53,813 users and 787 likes on the Figma Community. It ranks #13 in Layer Management on our lists.
In the developer's words
Sort layers by name or position.
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Sort Layers by Name
Sort the selected layers in alphabetical order.
Sort Layers by X Position
Sort the selected layers by their X position.
Sort Layers by Y Position
Sort the selected layers by their Y position.
Smart Sort Layers
Sort the selected layers by their X and Y position while maintaining their relative stacking order on the page.
Reverse Layer Sort Order
Reverse the sort order of the selected layers.
Randomize Layer Sort Order
Randomize the sort order of the selected layers.
Reposition Layers by Layer Order
Reposition the selected layers based on their order in the Layers panel.
Sort Pages by Name
Sort the pages of the current document in alphabetical order.
Sort Flows by Name
Sort the prototype flows of the current document in alphabetical order.
What's new
Version 21 · released Jul 26, 2025
- Add Reposition Layers by Layer Order.
Permissions and privacy
Network access
Sort Layers declares no network access, so it runs entirely inside Figma and can't send your file anywhere.
Extra permissions
None beyond the standard access to the file you run it in.
Read from the plugin's published manifest. Questions about data handling go to the developer's support page.
Where Sort Layers ranks
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Sort Layers FAQ
What does Sort Layers do?
Sort layers by name or position. It's a Figma plugin by Yuan Qing Lim that runs in Figma Design.
Is Sort Layers free?
Yes. Sort Layers is free to install and run from the Figma Community, with no paid tier listed.
Is Sort Layers safe to use?
Figma plugins can only reach the internet through domains listed in their manifest. Sort Layers declares no network access, so it runs entirely inside Figma and can't send your file anywhere. As with any plugin, check the developer's privacy policy before using it on client work.
How do I install Sort Layers?
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 Sort Layers?
By user count, the closest alternatives are Find and Replace by Jackie Chui, Batch Styler and Rename It. Compare all of them on the best Figma plugins for layer management.
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