Thinking of applying to YC. Worth it or a waste of time?

I’ve been posting in Facebook groups, getting solid engagement and comments, but barely any signups. Hacker News got me some feedback, but no real traction. Still pushing towards my goal, but it’s feeling like a grind.

Haven’t tried paid ads yet, but I’m thinking of testing Reddit next. Anyone had success there for early-stage signups?

Also, I saw YC’s accelerator applications for Spring 2025 are open. Worth applying at this stage, or should I wait until I have more traction? Would love to hear your thoughts!