Proof of Usefulness Report

Stoplight

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+599
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Stoplight is a high-utility, established API design platform acquired by SmartBear in 2023, validating its significant real-world value and traction. While the project itself is top-tier (verifiable ~$8M+ revenue, ~60 employees, successful exit), the specific submission provided was of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people') and inaccurate financial data ($2.5M market cap). The score reflects the strong underlying reality of the business (verified via external search) while penalizing the poor response quality and lack of substantiated evidence in the submission form.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+96.0
Technical Innovation+102.0
Evidence Of Traction+150.0
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+665.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+599

Project Details

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Description
Built with the modern API workflow in mind, Stoplight, a SmartBear company, brings an intuitive interface and thoughtful features to power your complete API design lifecycle.

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