Proof of Usefulness Report

Rotten Tomatoes

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+536
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Rotten Tomatoes is an industry-standard review aggregator with massive global reach and utility, verified by its 1998 launch date and team size of 350. However, the project submission quality is extremely poor, featuring vague claims ('everyone', 'most people'), typos ('marketcap' in revenue field), and lack of specific metrics. While the entity's intrinsic value warrants a high score (calibration 400-700+), the low-effort submission significantly penalizes the final result, particularly in Response Quality and the Quality Factors for Traction and Reach.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility2.5)
Audience Reach Impact2.0)
Technical Innovation1.5)
Evidence Of Traction2.5)
Market Timing Relevance1.0)
Functional Completeness0.5)
Subtotal+596
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+536

Project Details

Description
RottenTomatoes.com is the home to the industry-standard Tomatometer rankings, which we create each week with the help of hundreds of respected critics. Rotten Tomatoes’ Tomatometer is a tool that measures the percentage of favorable print, broadcast, radio, and online reviews from accredited film critics across the nation to rank movies as Fresh (60% or above) or Rotten (below 60%).

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