Proof of Usefulness Report

PERKS

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+139
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

PERKS (getperks.io) is a recognizable B2B employee experience platform that gained initial traction around 2021-2022 (SHRM Labs cohort, Product Hunt launch). However, the submission quality is critically low, containing demonstrably false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product') and vague data ('everyone'). Furthermore, recent search signals suggest the platform may be dormant or struggling with visibility (domain indexing issues). While the core concept has utility, the project is penalized heavily for lack of verifiable current traction and poor submission integrity.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+240.0
Audience Reach Impact+25.0
Technical Innovation+300.0
Evidence Of Traction+50.0
Market Timing Relevance+280.0
Functional Completeness+10.0
Subtotal+155.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.89
Final Score+139

Project Details

Project URL
getperks.io
Description
PERKS is a people support platform that provides a customizable solution to deliver the tangible aspects of company culture in a plug-n-play marketplace. We’ve reimagined the Google campus and digitized the experience for all workers, regardless of physical location. Our marketplace relieves the administrative workload for HR leaders, so they can focus on the human component of people and culture.

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

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline