Proof of Usefulness Report

Take App

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+361
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Take App is a legitimate, venture-backed startup (Y Combinator W22, Meta investment) offering a WhatsApp-centric store builder for merchants in Southeast Asia. External verification confirms significant traction (~200,000 merchants, ~700k monthly visits), contrasting sharply with the submission's poor quality and hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product'). While the submission quality was extremely low (penalizing the Quality Factors), the underlying project demonstrates high real-world utility and strong market timing in the WhatsApp commerce sector.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+118.75
Audience Reach Impact+75.00
Technical Innovation+45.00
Evidence Of Traction+106.25
Market Timing Relevance+45.00
Functional Completeness+2.50
Subtotal+392.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+361

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Take Appis in the Food Tech Industry

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