Create a fake review detector for online shoppers
11/15The Opportunity
Spotted on Product Hunt · March 23, 2026
Amazon is flooded with fake reviews — a browser extension pulling real Reddit and YouTube opinions before purchase solves a daily pain.
Why these scores?
Demand (pain) scored 4/5 (very high) — how urgently people need a solution.
Willingness to pay scored 3/5 (strong) — evidence people would pay for this.
Market gap scored 3/5 (strong) — how underserved this space is.
Build effort scored 4/5 (very high) — feasibility for a solo builder or small team.
Who's Complaining About This?
“Users report making purchases based on fake Amazon reviews and wanting access to unfiltered Reddit and YouTube opinions while browsing.”
Willingness to Pay
Fakespot was acquired by Mozilla, validating market demand. Browser extensions with utility charge $3-10/mo. High daily-use frequency supports subscription.
Score Breakdown
11/15How urgently people need this solved and how willing they are to pay for it. Based on complaint frequency and spending signals across platforms.
How open the market is. A high score means few or no direct competitors, or existing solutions are overpriced and underdeliver.
How quickly a solo developer can ship an MVP. 5 = weekend project with standard tools. 1 = months of infrastructure work.
Existing Solutions
Fakespot, ReviewMeta — limited to Amazon review analysis only. None pull real-time Reddit and YouTube opinions alongside purchase browsing.