Proof of Usefulness Report

Care.com

Analysis completed on 1/16/2026

+665
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Care.com is the dominant US marketplace for family care, with verifiable massive scale (millions of users, ~$500M acquisition history, ~$160M+ annual revenue). While the project possesses exceptional real-world utility and traction, the submission itself was of very low quality (vague 'everyone' claims, confusion between revenue and market cap, lack of technical detail). The high score reflects the entity's established market position, adjusted downward for the poor response quality and lack of specific evidence provided in the text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+190
Technical Innovation+30
Evidence Of Traction+250
Market Timing Relevance+85
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+782
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+665

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We're mothers, fathers, pet owners, sons, daughters, grandchildren, friends, and members of the leading online community for finding caregivers. We understand the difficulties and struggles you face when trying to find the right care and services for your families, yourself, and your home.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Social Media
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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