Proof of Usefulness Report

Cluey Consumer

Analysis completed on 1/17/2026

+48
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Cluey Consumer addresses a valid market need (conscious consumerism) and has secured verifiable pre-seed funding and media coverage (e.g., TechCrunch). However, the submission quality is critically low, containing demonstrably false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product') and vague data. While the platform exists and has a small active user base (~5,000+ on Chrome Web Store), the discrepancy between the claimed reach ('everyone') and reality, combined with the lack of serious input data, heavily penalizes the score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20
Audience Reach Impact+3
Technical Innovation+9
Evidence Of Traction+3
Market Timing Relevance+8
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+44
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+48

Project Details

Description
Cluey is a web app + chrome extension that empowers conscious consumers by showcasing brand impacts on people, the planet, and politics and helping them find alternatives more in line with their personal values.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Web Development, Edtech, Elearning
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