Proof of Usefulness Report

TapGenes

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+21
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

TapGenes is a legitimate but seemingly dormant project founded in 2013 that crowdsources family health history. While the concept has utility and the project won a RootsTech award in 2016, there is little evidence of recent activity or growth. The submission contains hyperbolic and demonstrably false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product') and suspicious contact details ('StarFang'), indicating a low-effort or spam submission. The 'marketcap' figure is ambiguous and likely refers to a past valuation rather than revenue. Current traction appears minimal to non-existent.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+12.5
Audience Reach Impact+0.5
Technical Innovation+4.5
Evidence Of Traction+0.625
Market Timing Relevance+1.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+19.375
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+21

Project Details

Project URL
tapgenes.com
Description
TapGenes is a health engagement platform for families that helps you take control of your family’s health and care for the ones you love. A family’s health history is considered the single strongest predictor of disease risk yet only 4% of Americans have a documented health history past their parents in medical records. Family members share genes, behaviors, lifestyles, and environments that together may influence their health and their risk of chronic disease. TapGenes helps families crowdsource their health history, helping them understand medical conditions that may run in their family & what they can do about it. TapGenes connects the dots between your family, your lifestyle, and your health by combining health records with genealogy; motivating families to manage and prevent health risks and make healthier choices together.

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