Proof of Usefulness Report

Writesonic

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+730
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Writesonic is a verified high-growth AI company with significant market traction (~$250M valuation, 10M+ users). While the submission text contained hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people') and some lazy descriptions, the underlying metrics (team size 111, valuation, reach) are verifiable and indicate a market-leading product. The project scores highly on utility, traction, and timing, with penalties applied only for the quality of the submission text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+238
Audience Reach Impact+171
Technical Innovation+120
Evidence Of Traction+221
Market Timing Relevance+100
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+860
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+730

Project Details

Project URL
Description
AI writing assistant boosts productivity, automates content, and is celebrated in 5000+ reviews. Saves 80% time.

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