Proof of Usefulness Report

Sonmit

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+12
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission for Sonmit contains significant red flags, most notably the demonstrably false claim that 'most people have used my product' despite evidence suggesting a very small user base. While the concept of a search engine donating to cancer charities is noble, external validation reveals skepticism regarding its legitimacy (e.g., Reddit threads questioning if it is a scam) and a lack of verifiable presence on app stores despite claims of 4+ years of development. The project is misclassified as 'Biopharmaceutical oncology' rather than a search/ad-tech product. Due to the lack of transparent metrics, hyperbolic claims, and low verifiable traction, the score is minimal.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+5.0
Audience Reach Impact+0.0
Technical Innovation+1.5
Evidence Of Traction+0.0
Market Timing Relevance+4.0
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+11
Usefulness Multiplierx1.09
Final Score+12

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Our solution is to generate donations to cancer charities, around the world, from regular web searches that our users are performing. Simply put, when using any of the largest search engines in the world, we generate ad revenue every time we click on an ad.\nOne of our biggest differentiators is that we are donating, on a monthly basis, north of 80% of our profits, directly to our well-respected and impactful partner cancer charities.\nAs a search engine, Sonmit provides accurate search results and also some relevant ads, in which the revenue comes from. But again, these revenues are being donated to our 3 amazing charities namely, The National Breast Cancer Foundation, Worldwide Cancer Research, and Sharsheret. \nIt is extremely easy to switch to Sonmit we have been developing our mobile app (iOS \u0026 Android) and a browser extension, for the last 4+ years. We strive to make the switch to \u0026 use of Sonmit as frictionless as humanly possible.

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