> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://gethookdai.crisp.help/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # 🔍 Quick Start: Explore Ads Like a Pro Ready to dive in? This guide helps you get started with discovering top-performing ads in just a few clicks. --- ### 🚀 Jumping Into Ad Discovery Once you've completed onboarding, the first place we recommend visiting is the **Explore Ads** page. You’ll find it in the left-hand sidebar under **Discover Ads → Explore Ads**. This is where millions of ads live — across formats, styles, platforms, and verticals — ready to be filtered and studied. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/3/b/d/e/3bdeb53b8659ea00/screenshot-2025-04-04-at-21192_1iavcqg.png =1000x1000) --- ### 👀 What You’ll See First Once inside the Explore Ads page, here’s what greets you: * A live stream of real, running ads * Visual cards showing creative previews, creative usage, performance score, and duration * A powerful sidebar filled with filters so you can instantly narrow in on what matters to you You’ll notice we default to ads that are **currently active** and **have strong performance signals**, so you’re not wasting time on outdated or underperforming content. --- ### 🧠 Recommended Filters to Try First Here are a few filters to experiment with when you're just getting started: * [**Performance Score**](https://gethookdai.crisp.help/en/article/mastering-filters-and-search-1xhf011/#performance) Quickly identify top-tier creatives across five performance tiers — from 🔻Testing up to 🟢 Winning. * [**Ad Format**](https://gethookdai.crisp.help/en/article/mastering-filters-and-search-1xhf011/#ad-format) Filter by Videos, Carousels, or Static formats depending on your goal. * [**Run Time**](https://gethookdai.crisp.help/en/article/mastering-filters-and-search-1xhf011/#run-time) See how long an ad has been live to gauge consistency and scale. * [**Brand Active Ads**](https://gethookdai.crisp.help/en/article/mastering-filters-and-search-1xhf011/#brand-active-ads) Find serious advertisers by narrowing down to brands with high ad volume. * [**Niche**](https://gethookdai.crisp.help/en/article/mastering-filters-and-search-1xhf011/#niche) Focus your search on the industry you care about most — from Beauty to Pet to SaaS. --- ### 🔗 Bonus Tips | Save ads to your Swipe File with one click for later inspiration. | Use the Details button to see the landing page and ad script breakdown. | Watch with the Smart Video Player to scroll and explore without interruptions. --- ### 🎥 Watch: Explore Page Walkthrough Before diving in, check out our quick video tutorial on how to master the Explore page. > In this short walkthrough, you'll learn how to navigate millions of ads using smart filters like **Performance Score**, **Brand Activity**, and **Ad Format**. Discover how to identify top creatives, track competitor moves, and save ads to your **Swipe File** — all in just a few minutes. 👉 [Watch the Explore Page Overview on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkbQBHJBK9E)