Proof of Usefulness Report

Icons8

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+683
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Icons8 is a highly established player in the design resource space with significant verifiable traction, including ProductHunt awards and major press coverage. While the submission form contained errors (e.g., project name 'WhisperKeeper', vague 'everyone' audience, lazy traction claims), the underlying business has verifiable high utility, robust technology (AI generated photos), and a large user base. The score reflects the project's strong market position (team size ~100, millions of users) adjusted downward slightly for the low-effort submission quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+170.0
Technical Innovation+144.0
Evidence Of Traction+225.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+10.0
Subtotal+854
Usefulness Multiplierx0.80
Final Score+683

Project Details

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Description
Icons8 is a company that produces and sells graphic resources for design:\n* Icons\n* Photos\n* Illustrations\n* Software for using all the above.\n\nIcons8 is a reliable brand name in the world of design. Some of our achievements for 2019:\n* A prize at the industry conference in San Francisco\n* ProductHunt #3 product of the year in Artificial Intelligence\n* Publications in Vice, Verge, Wall Street Journal, and many others.\nOur websites are icons8.com and generated.photos.

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