Proof of Usefulness Report

TryHackMe

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+645
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

TryHackMe is a verifiable market leader in cybersecurity training with over 4 million registered users (confirmed Dec 2024), significantly outperforming the 'everyone' and 'most people' claims provided in the submission. While the project itself possesses exceptional real-world utility, strong market timing, and massive traction, the submission quality was poor. The input cited incorrect employee counts (likely copied from a 'Growjo' hallucination) and provided no verifiable evidence. The score reflects the platform's high objective value (comparable to or exceeding the 'Much larger scale' calibration) adjusted downward for the lack of rigorous evidence in the application itself.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+23.75
Audience Reach Impact+12.60
Technical Innovation+12.75
Evidence Of Traction+14.25
Market Timing Relevance+10.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal73.60 (on 100 scale)
Usefulness Multiplierx0.87
Final Score+645

Project Details

Project URL
tryhackme.com
Description
TryHackMe is an online platform that provides cybersecurity training and education through interactive, hands-on learning experiences. The company offers a wide range of virtual labs, challenges, and courses designed to help users develop and enhance their cybersecurity skills. TryHackMe caters to individuals at all skill levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, and covers various topics such as ethical hacking, penetration testing, network security, and more. The platform is widely used by students, professionals, and organizations to improve their cybersecurity knowledge and stay updated with the latest industry trends and techniques.

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