Proof of Usefulness Report

DIY.org

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+332
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

DIY.org is a legitimate, historically significant ed-tech platform founded in 2011, known for fostering creativity in kids. External verification confirms it was acquired by AstroSafe and relaunched in 2025 after a brief shutdown. While the project itself has high intrinsic utility and a legacy user base of ~500k families, the submission provided is exceptionally poor, containing vague, hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') and zero verifiable data. The score balances the high real-world value of the platform with significant penalties for the lack of evidence and professional detail in the application.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+175
Audience Reach Impact+40
Technical Innovation+37
Evidence Of Traction+75
Market Timing Relevance+60
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+390
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+331

Project Details

Project URL
Description
DIY.org is a platform for kids and teens to learn anything and everything. Members use our apps or sites to discover new skills, try challenges, capture what they do, and meet others that share their passions.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Software Development
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