KONECT collects network datasets, analyzes them, and publishes the resulting analyses for network science.

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About KONECT

KONECT (the Koblenz Network Collection) is a network science project that collects network datasets, analyses them, and publishes the results online. It provides 1,326 network datasets organized into 24 categories, together with 57,019 computed graph statistics and 93,461 generated plots. Datasets can be browsed by network, statistic, plot type or category, and a KONECT Handbook offers a general overview. The project has roots at the University of Koblenz–Landau in Germany and is run by Jérôme Kunegis, who is affiliated with the University of Namur. The project states that its source code is available as free software under the GNU General Public License version 3 and is hosted on GitHub.

Key features

  • 1,326 network datasets organized into 24 categories
  • 57,019 graph statistics computed and published online
  • 93,461 plots generated for the datasets
  • Statistics include clustering coefficient, diameter, algebraic connectivity
  • Plots include degree distribution, assortativity and hop plots
  • Source code includes a GNU Octave network analysis toolbox
Best for: Researchers, students and practitioners in network science who need ready-made network datasets with precomputed analyses.
Good for
  • Large browsable collection of network datasets across many categories
  • Statistics and plots are precomputed and available online
  • Project states its code is released as free software under GPL v3
Watch out for
  • Pricing or terms of use are not stated on the homepage
  • The project is run by a single maintainer

KONECT at a glance

Official website
konect.cc
Type
Dataset
Platforms
Web
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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KONECT FAQ

What does KONECT stand for?
Koblenz Network Collection, reflecting the project's roots at the University of Koblenz–Landau in Germany.
How many datasets does KONECT include?
1,326 network datasets in 24 categories, with 57,019 computed graph statistics and 93,461 plots.
Who runs the KONECT project?
It is run by Jérôme Kunegis, who is affiliated with the University of Namur.
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