Explore
Ultralytics Platform Explore page showcases public content from the community. Discover datasets, models, and projects for inspiration and learning.
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A[🔍 Browse] --> B[📥 Clone/Fork]
B --> C[✏️ Customize]
C --> D[🚀 Train]
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Overview
The Explore page features:
- Public Datasets: Community training data
- Public Models: Trained checkpoints ready to use
- Public Projects: Complete experiments and workflows
- User Profiles: Creators and their contributions
Browse Content
Content Types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Datasets | Labeled image collections for training |
| Models | Trained YOLO checkpoints |
| Projects | Organized model collections |
Filtering
Filter content to find what you need:
| Filter | Options |
|---|---|
| Type | Datasets, Models, Projects |
| Task | Detect, Segment, Pose, OBB, Classify |
| Sort | Recent, Popular, Most Downloaded |
Search
Search by:
- Content name
- Description keywords
- Creator username
- Class names
Content Cards
Each item displays:
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Thumbnail | Preview image |
| Name | Content title |
| Creator | Author with avatar |
| Stats | Downloads, views, likes |
| Task | YOLO task type badge |
Use Public Content
Clone Dataset
Use a public dataset for your training:
- Click on the dataset
- Click Clone
- Dataset copies to your account
Cloned datasets:
- Are private by default
- Can be modified
- Don't affect the original
Download Model
Download a public model:
- Click on the model
- Click Download
- Select format (PT, ONNX, etc.)
Fork Project
Copy a public project:
- Click on the project
- Click Fork
- Project copies with all models
Official Ultralytics Models
Featured at the top of Explore, you'll find official Ultralytics models:
| Project | Description | Models |
|---|---|---|
| YOLO26 | Latest January 2026 release | 27 models (all sizes, tasks) |
| YOLO11 | Current stable release | 10+ models |
| YOLOv8 | Previous generation | Various |
| YOLOv5 | Legacy, widely adopted | Various |
Project Cards Show:
- Project icon and name
- Public badge
- Creator avatar and username
- Short description
- Model count and total size
- Last updated
- Model name tags
Dataset Cards Show:
- Dataset name
- Task type badge
- Creator info
- Image count
- Preview thumbnails
User Profiles
View public profiles:
| Section | Content |
|---|---|
| Bio | User description |
| Stats | Contributions count |
| Content | Public datasets, models, projects |
| Links | Social profiles |
Follow Users
Follow creators to:
- See their new content
- Get notifications
- Build your network
Make Your Content Public
Make your work available to the community:
Make Dataset Public
- Go to your dataset
- Open actions menu
- Click Edit
- Set visibility to Public
- Click Save
Make Model Public
- Go to your model
- Open actions menu
- Click Edit
- Set visibility to Public
- Click Save
Quality Content
Before making content public:
- Add clear descriptions
- Include class names
- Verify data quality
- Test model performance
Guidelines
When contributing public content:
Do
- Provide useful, high-quality content
- Write clear descriptions
- Include relevant metadata
- Respond to questions
- Credit data sources
Don't
- Upload sensitive/private data
- Violate copyrights
- Upload inappropriate content
- Spam low-quality content
- Misrepresent performance
FAQ
Can I use public content commercially?
Check individual content licenses. Most community content is for:
- Research and education
- Personal projects
- Non-commercial use
Contact creators for commercial licensing.
How do I report inappropriate content?
- Click the report button on the content
- Select violation type
- Add details
- Submit report
Our team reviews reports within 24-48 hours.
Can I make public content private again?
Yes, you can change visibility anytime:
- Open content settings
- Change visibility to Private
- Save changes
Existing clones/forks are not affected.
How do I get featured?
Featured content is selected based on:
- Quality and usefulness
- Community engagement
- Novelty and interest
- Clear documentation
There's no application process - just create great content!
Can I monetize public content?
Currently, the Platform doesn't support monetization. This may be added in future updates.