Proof of Usefulness Report

YouTube

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+598
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The project 'YouTube' is the undisputed global leader in video hosting, demonstrating maximum real-world utility and traction. However, the specific submission provided is low-effort, lacking verifiable data or custom details ('everyone', 'most people'), which severely penalizes the Quality Factors. The high score reflects the platform's intrinsic market dominance (calibrated for 10M+ users) despite the poor quality of the entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility2.5)
Audience Reach Impact2.0)
Technical Innovation1.5)
Evidence Of Traction2.5)
Market Timing Relevance1.0)
Functional Completeness0.5)
Subtotal+575
Usefulness Multiplierx1.04
Final Score+598

Project Details

Project URL
youtube.com
Description
YouTube is a global online video-sharing and social media platform headquartered in San Bruno, California. Founded in February 2005 by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim, it was later acquired by Google in November 2006. YouTube allows users to upload, view, rate, share, and comment on videos, and it offers a wide variety of user-generated and corporate media content. Available content includes video clips, TV show clips, music videos, short and documentary films, audio recordings, movie trailers, live streams, and other content such as video blogging, short original videos, and educational videos. As one of the most visited websites worldwide, YouTube has become a significant platform for content creators and advertisers, offering monetization opportunities through its Partner Program.

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