Proof of Usefulness Report

ManyChat

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+693
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

ManyChat is a verified 'unicorn' in the marketing automation space, with estimated annual revenue exceeding $100M and over 1 million business users. While the submission itself was low-quality (incorrect project name 'SwiftBlade', lazy 'most people' traction claim), the actual underlying project is a market leader with massive verifiable utility, reach, and traction. The score reflects the immense real-world value and established dominance of the platform, adjusted heavily downward for the poor submission quality but buoyed by indisputable external metrics.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+178.1
Audience Reach Impact+147.0
Technical Innovation+76.5
Evidence Of Traction+183.75
Market Timing Relevance+54.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+641.85
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+693

Project Details

Project URL
manychat.com
Description
ManyChat allows businesses to create a chat bot in 5 minutes without coding.\n\nWe launched on Telegram 9 months ago. Now we power over 140 000+ bots that send 500M messages per month.\n\nA bot is the only scalable way for businesses to reach customers on messaging apps like Facebook Messenger and Telegram.\n\nWith over 50M businesses using Facebook it's the biggest opportunity for marketing, engagement and sales.\n\nJoin the revolution of B2C communication.

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