Proof of Usefulness Report

Plustube

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+166
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Plustube is a verifiable streaming platform based in the Democratic Republic of Congo, offering local content and M-Pesa payments. While the submission itself is poor—containing hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people') and lacking verifiable data—external search confirms the project's existence, a team of ~30 (consistent with media reports), and press coverage (e.g., We Are Tech Africa). The project solves a genuine regional utility problem, but the score is penalized heavily for the lack of concrete user metrics in the submission and the exaggerated reach claims.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75.0
Audience Reach Impact+16.0
Technical Innovation+30.0
Evidence Of Traction+25.0
Market Timing Relevance+32.0
Functional Completeness+2.0
Subtotal+180
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+166

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Plustube est une plateforme de streaming vidéo en ligne qui vous permet de suivre partout dans le monde vos films, séries, documentaire, clips vidéos et dessins animé préféré

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