Proof of Usefulness Report

Prolific

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+658
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Prolific is a verified, high-growth data collection platform (Series A $32M raise in 2023) with significant traction in academia and AI training (RLHF). While the project itself is high-utility and well-established (~$15M+ estimated revenue, 200k+ participants), the submission quality was exceptionally poor, containing hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people') and inaccurate tags ('space-technology'). The evaluation relies heavily on external verification of the company's strong market position rather than the provided details.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+117
Technical Innovation+84
Evidence Of Traction+212.5
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+731
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+658

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Stop testing ideas and products on your mom or roommate. Use Prolific to launch your survey to 70k+ participants in North America and Europe. We verify and monitor participants so you can get access to high quality psychological and behavioral data in minutes

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