Proof of Usefulness Report

Filestack

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+592
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Filestack is a highly established, market-leading developer tool (acquired by Idera) with massive real-world utility and reach (100,000+ applications). However, the submission quality was exceptionally poor, providing vague claims like 'most people have used my product' without supporting data. The score reflects the project's proven enterprise scale (billions of uploads, verified externally) significantly penalized by the lack of direct evidence and effort in the submission form.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+95
Technical Innovation+112.5
Evidence Of Traction+118.75
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+636.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.93
Final Score+592

Project Details

Project URL
filestack.com
Description
Filestack is a developer service that provides a robust set of tools and powerful APIs for uploading, transforming, and delivering content with speed and responsiveness. It enables developers to integrate file handling capabilities into their applications, allowing end-users to upload content from various sources, including cloud drives and social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. The platform offers advanced UI integrations for a seamless user experience and powerful APIs for efficient file management needs.

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