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Published 1775109718
Updated 1775181235
Open source AI is thriving on Hugging Face. As of Spring 2026 the platform hosts 13 million users, more than 2 million public models and 500,000 datasets. While the majority of models have fewer than 200 downloads, the top 0.01% of models drive almost half of all downloads—showing the power of standout projects.
Corporate adoption
Hugging Face is no longer just for hobbyists. Over 30% of Fortune 500 companies maintain verified accounts on the site and big tech is using the Hub to share checkpoints and collaborate. Companies like Databricks and OpenAI contribute models, and even consumer brands like Airbnb have increased their engagement.
Geographic and community trends
- China's rise: Chinese models now account for roughly 41% of all downloads, reflecting the growth of Chinese AI labs.
- Individual creators: Individuals and small collectives contribute about 39% of models, overtaking industry contributors and showing a democratization of AI development.
- Concentration of popularity: Half of the 2M models have fewer than 200 downloads, yet a tiny fraction of models capture nearly 50% of traffic.
To explore the Hub yourself or upload your own models, visit Hugging Face. If you're interested in building applications using open models, contact Dino Code LA to see how we can help.
