Proof of Usefulness Report

Web Manuals

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+656
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Web Manuals is a verified market leader in aviation document digitization, serving over 700 verified customers (airlines, drone operators) with estimated annual revenue exceeding $30M. Despite a low-quality submission that contained inaccurate claims (e.g., 'audience reach: everyone') and lacked data, external investigation confirms high traction, a large team (85-128 employees), and significant real-world utility in a regulated safety-critical industry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+120.0
Technical Innovation+105.0
Evidence Of Traction+212.5
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+745
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+656

Project Details

Project URL
webmanuals.aero
Description
Our customers are spread all over the world, in all segments of the aviation industry (drones to airlines). Our cloud-based document management system is a tool for digitizing manuals for small to mid-sized flight operators. We help our clients become more successful, safe and happy by simplifying the editing process as well as the distribution of operational manuals.

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