Proof of Usefulness Report

Playlist

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+42
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission describes 'Project Playlist,' a social music service launched in 2006 that is no longer active. The domain 'playlist.com' has since been acquired and currently hosts a corporate holding page for Wellness SaaS brands (Mindbody, ClassPass), unrelated to the music service described. The submission relies on historical claims ('most people have used my product') that are no longer valid. The project as described has zero current utility or active user base.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+10.00
Audience Reach Impact+5.00
Technical Innovation+10.00
Evidence Of Traction+10.00
Market Timing Relevance+5.00
Functional Completeness+5.00
Subtotal+45
Usefulness Multiplierx0.93
Final Score+42

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Playlist lets you listen to music with friends and chat while you listen. For free. Our ad-supported, fully licensed music streaming service enables social music and generates 10X the user engagement of competitive services.

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