Proof of Usefulness Report

Typof

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+188
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Typof is a verified Indian e-commerce platform (SaaS) launched in 2021, competing with Shopify for small businesses. While the project is legitimate with a team of ~25 employees (contrary to the claimed 125) and reports ~10,000 signups, the submission is heavily penalized for hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people') and low-quality data. User reviews are mixed (e.g., 2/5 stars on AppSumo), citing UI issues and lack of support. The project demonstrates 'Small but promising' utility but suffers from severe credibility gaps in its self-reporting.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+100.0
Audience Reach Impact+20.0
Technical Innovation+36.0
Evidence Of Traction+31.25
Market Timing Relevance+40.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+229.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+188

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Typof is the commerce platform, built for SEO and Performance reducing dependency on 3rd party tools.

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