Proof of Usefulness Report

LazyApply

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+62
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

LazyApply is a functional Chrome extension with verifiable traction (~20,000 users, viral social media presence) but suffers from mixed-to-negative user sentiment regarding reliability and refund policies. While the tool addresses a genuine pain point (job application fatigue), its 'quantity over quality' approach risks user account bans on platforms like LinkedIn. The project submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') that contradict the actual niche market size.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+15.0
Audience Reach Impact+8.0
Technical Innovation+7.5
Evidence Of Traction+17.5
Market Timing Relevance+8.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+56.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.10
Final Score+62

Project Details

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Description
Lazyapply is a SAAS product build for job seekers that can automatically apply for jobs posted on any job boards, can find recruiter's contact details, and automate cold email by using pre-filled information with the help of its smart AI (GPT-3).\n\nLazyapply is an end-to-end automation tool for job seekers so that job seekers have only to focus on interviews and learning new skills.

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

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Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline