Proof of Usefulness Report

DogQ

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+56
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

DogQ is a verifiable, functional B2B SaaS product offering no-code, AI-powered automated testing. External validation confirms legitimate traction (Product Hunt #1 Product of the Day, ~2,000 claimed active users, and verified reviews). However, the project submission itself was of exceptionally poor quality, featuring hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product'), vague data ('everyone'), and missing financial metrics. While the underlying technology and utility are sound, the score is heavily penalized by the lack of serious reporting and the early-stage nature of the user base (<50k users) which aligns with the 'Minimal Traction' calibration bracket.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+85
Audience Reach Impact+40
Technical Innovation+70
Evidence Of Traction+50
Market Timing Relevance+75
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+51
Usefulness Multiplierx1.1
Final Score+56

Project Details

Project URL
Description
DogQ is a no-code automated testing tool designed to help makers, developers, and testers – both high-skilled and low-skilled in coding – test their web products.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Automation, Web Development, Developer Tools
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