Proof of Usefulness Report

Andi

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+225
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Andi is a legitimate, Y Combinator-backed (W22) generative AI search engine that addresses a genuine problem with high real-world utility. However, the specific submission provided contains verifiable falsehoods (claiming 'most people have used my product') and lacks concrete metrics (revenue 'null'), which significantly reduced the Traction and Response Quality scores. Despite the poor submission quality, the project's underlying technology and market timing are strong, placing it in the 'Small but promising' category.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+90.0
Audience Reach Impact+25.6
Technical Innovation+51.0
Evidence Of Traction+30.0
Market Timing Relevance+38.0
Functional Completeness+2.0
Subtotal+236.6
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+225

Project Details

Project URL
https://andisearch.com
Description
Andi is search for the next generation using generative AI. Instead of links, Andi gives you answers - like asking a smart friend. Andi uses language models combined with live data to generate answers to questions, and to explain and summarize information combined from the best sources. Search is broken because of SEO spam, ads, and surveillance capitalism. Andi cuts through the clutter to get you straight to the knowledge you need. It presents it visually in a way that's easy to understand, and protects you from ad tech and distraction.

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