Proof of Usefulness Report

27 Crags

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+62
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

27 Crags is a verified, long-standing platform (est. 2008) serving the rock climbing community with significant real-world utility. However, the submission quality is critically low, containing hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product') that contradict verifiable data. While the project itself is a legitimate niche business with a dedicated user base (estimated 100k-300k monthly visits), the inaccurate audience claims and ambiguous financial figures ('marketcap: 17000000') severely penalize the Proof of Usefulness score. The score reflects a high utility product let down by a lack of credible evidence in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.50
Audience Reach Impact+4.00
Technical Innovation+8.25
Evidence Of Traction+8.13
Market Timing Relevance+6.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+49.13
Usefulness Multiplierx1.25
Final Score+62

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We make it easy to go rock climbing anywhere in the world by providing the best information to get the most out of your climbing trips. 27 Crags is an app where climbers can access the best information on crags and boulders wherever they travel while supporting local climbing culture and economies.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline