Proof of Usefulness Report

Boxed

Analysis completed on 1/16/2026

+21
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission represents Boxed.com, a bulk-grocery e-commerce platform that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April 2023 and was subsequently acquired by MSG Distributors. The submission fails to acknowledge the bankruptcy, acquisition, or current relaunch status, instead providing hyperbolic and demonstrably false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product'). While the brand historically held significant traction (peak ~$175M revenue, 7M users), the current project is a restructuring effort in a saturated market. The submission quality is extremely low, lacking specific metrics or technical details, resulting in a minimal score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+60
Quality Factor Utility+0
Audience Reach Impact+50
Quality Factor Reach+0
Technical Innovation+40
Quality Factor Tech+0
Evidence Of Traction+20
Quality Factor Traction+0
Market Timing Relevance+20
Quality Factor Timing+0
Functional Completeness+10
Quality Factor Response+0
Subtotal+19
Usefulness Multiplierx1.09
Final Score+21

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Enjoy the amazing feeling of being all set with Boxed, the company that delivers bulk-size groceries and household products at low prices straight to your door. With no membership fees, shop the products you need and love at Boxed.com or on the free Boxed app and never run out again.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Software Development
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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