The Notes Explorer plugin offers a visually rich way to browse and organize notes by displaying them as cards in either a masonry or gallery layout. Users can sort notes based on modification date, creation time, or filename, and apply filters to hide empty notes or focus on specific folders, including subfolders. Clicking on a folder in the file explorer opens an explorer board tailored to that folder's contents. The plugin also supports visual tagging using background or sidebar color indicators. Originally a fork of the Cards View plugin, Notes Explorer has evolved with additional customization options, making it ideal for users who prefer a more visual approach to navigating their vault.