Proof of Usefulness Report

SerpApi

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+387
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

SerpApi is a highly reputable and widely used tool in the developer community, solving a critical pain point (web scraping at scale). However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product') and lacking specific data. While external verification confirms the project's strong market position and utility (aligning with a score of ~400), the 'Quality Factor' penalties for the vague submission significantly dampen the final score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+115.0
Audience Reach Impact+50.0
Technical Innovation+52.5
Evidence Of Traction+106.3
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+421.3
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+387

Project Details

Project URL
Description
SerpApi enables everybody to scrape Google, Bing, Baidu, Yahoo, Yandex, eBay, Walmart, Youtube, and Home Depot search engines from our API.

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