Proof of Usefulness Report

VisualSearch

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+31
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'VisualSearch' (visualsearch.at) is a functional B2B e-commerce plugin for visual search, operating out of Austria since roughly 2019. While the website and technology exist, the submission is critically undermined by unverifiable and exaggerated claims (e.g., audience reach stated as 'everyone' and traction as 'most people have used my product'). The 'marketcap: 500000' likely refers to a valuation, but lacks context. The solution has real-world utility for small retailers, but the lack of verifiable adoption data and the poor quality of the submission (making false reach claims) result in a score reflecting minimal proven traction.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility15.0 (Weighted Impact)
Audience Reach Impact1.0 (Weighted Impact)
Technical Innovation6.0 (Weighted Impact)
Evidence Of Traction1.25 (Weighted Impact)
Market Timing Relevance4.0 (Weighted Impact)
Functional Completeness0.25 (Weighted Impact)
Subtotal+27.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+31

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Revolutionize the shopping experience of your customers with only one plug-in

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