Proof of Usefulness Report

GPTZero

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+720
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

GPTZero is a market-leading AI detection platform with verified massive traction ($16M+ estimated ARR, 4M+ users, $13.5M funding), despite a low-quality submission that provided vague claims ('everyone', 'most people'). The project demonstrates exceptional real-world utility and perfect market timing, launching alongside ChatGPT. While the submission text itself was poor and lacked specific evidence, the external verification of the project's scale warrants a high score, adjusted downward slightly for the lack of detailed documentation in the entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+23.75
Audience Reach Impact+15.20
Technical Innovation+12.75
Evidence Of Traction+17.15
Market Timing Relevance+10.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+791
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+720

Project Details

Project URL
Description
GPTZero is the world's leading AI-text identification platform. Our mission is to restore information quality and transparency on the internet. We give millions of users the ability to see the origin, reliability, and quality of information, and enable responsible adoption of AI.

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