Proof of Usefulness Report

Appbase.io

Analysis completed on 1/12/2026

+430
Proof of Usefulness Score
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Appbase.io (associated with ReactiveSearch) is a highly useful search infrastructure project with significant open-source traction (15k+ stars, 1M+ downloads). However, the submission itself is extremely low quality, featuring hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product', 'audience: everyone') and missing financial data. While the verifiable technical utility and developer adoption are strong, the lack of professional detail and business metrics in the submission introduces uncertainty, resulting in significant penalties to the Audience Reach, Traction, and Response Quality scores.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5
Audience Reach Impact+40.0
Technical Innovation+120.0
Evidence Of Traction+87.5
Market Timing Relevance+75.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+537.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.80 (Penalty for data uncertainty)
Final Score+430

Project Details

Project URL
Description
At appbase.io, we provide a supercharged Elasticsearch experience with a relevant search control plane, actionable analytics and access control.\n\nWe power hundreds of search experiences today for SaaS and E-Commerce customers. Our FOSS tools have over 15,000 Github stars and have had more than 1MM+ downloads.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
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