Proof of Usefulness Report

FandomWire

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+595
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

FandomWire is a substantial digital media publisher with verified annual revenue estimated at ~$19.8M and a team of ~86 employees (verified via Growjo), significantly exceeding the user's claimed 'marketcap'. Traffic analysis (SimilarWeb) confirms ~14M monthly visits, validating strong market reach. However, the submission quality was extremely poor (vague claims like 'most people', 'Internet'), which drastically reduced the Response Quality score. Despite the 'clickbait' reputation noted in search results, the project demonstrates high real-world traction and utility as a mass-market entertainment news source.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility188 (Weighted)
Audience Reach Impact170 (Weighted)
Technical Innovation30 (Weighted)
Evidence Of Traction190 (Weighted)
Market Timing Relevance60 (Weighted)
Functional Completeness3 (Weighted)
Subtotal+641
Usefulness Multiplierx0.93
Final Score+595

Project Details

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Description
FandomWire® provides up-to-date entertainment coverage that reaches hundreds of millions.

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