Proof of Usefulness Report

Desh Keyboards

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+645
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Desh Keyboards is a highly successful portfolio of vernacular keyboard apps (Hindi, Bangla, Kannada, etc.) with massive verifiable traction (73M+ cumulative installs on Google Play). While the submission itself was low-effort (vague claims like 'everyone' and 'most people'), external due diligence confirms it is a market leader in the Indian regional language space. The project demonstrates exceptional reach and utility, though technical innovation is moderate (standard transliteration/wrapper technology). The 'marketcap' figure provided (500,000) is ambiguous and likely inaccurate given the user scale. The team size (125) appears high for an unfunded startup, possibly including contractors. Despite the poor response quality, the sheer volume of users drives a high PoU score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+17.0
Technical Innovation+6.0
Evidence Of Traction+23.75
Market Timing Relevance+6.0
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+74.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.87
Final Score+645

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Desh Keyboard enables millions of users to communicate in their native language. With various typing methods including transliteration, handwriting & voice-to-text, it makes typing accessible for everyone. Stickers, emojis & other fun content makes it even better!

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