Wiki Tree Reviews

(based on 20 reviews)

47 of 90 people found this review helpful

I uploaded my DNA and worked on the tree for years. Someone who had not uploaded any DNA was allowed to take over all my work and lock me out.

In summary, I would not recommend Wiki Tree to a friend.

36 of 64 people found this review helpful

Is wiki tree and Reddit safe for fair reviews or post if people disagrees with a foreign country
Research Assistance
The idea that Reddit is "Jewish owned" often stems from antisemitic conspiracy theories which falsely claim that Jewish people secretly control Western governments and major institutions, sometimes referred to by the antisemitic slur "Zionist Occupation Government"

I recently came across this statement online that made me question why Reddit would choose to share it. This led me to investigate the support provided by Wiki Tree to the Israel-based company My Heritage and its handling of our DNA information. My Heritage representatives informed me that many individuals of African descent often do not have direct DNA matches traceable back to Africa, yet they do find numerous connections on other continents.

This raises important questions about My Heritage/Reddit/Wiki Tree and their roll in the representation of African heritage and highlights the need for more comprehensive approaches to ancestry research. It is well known that Black people originate from Africa, and this exploration is vital for understanding the rich and diverse backgrounds that shape our identities. It seems concerning that this essential understanding of African heritage is being overlooked and denied in plain view. (Read the full review)

In summary, I would not recommend Wiki Tree to a friend.

348 of 437 people found this review helpful

After two years of using their software, which I initially found quite satisfactory, I uncovered alarming truths about their affiliations. They are backing a foreign government notorious for misusing DNA information and committing human rights violations. WikiTree's actions perpetuate the denial of essential information to people of color globally. Their support of the DNA company MyHeritage, based in Israel, is particularly concerning given the country's ongoing conflicts with its neighbors and the alarming use of AI in warfare that has caused immeasurable suffering.

I received information from the MyHeritage team stating that DNA matches for Black individuals from Africa will never be recognized, with a disheartening implication that all Black people require "de-radicalization." By aligning with such entities, WikiTree provides financial backing to a foreign government accused of severe war crimes, all while utilizing our personal information. This means that WikiTree’s extensive informational resources are now beholden to a foreign government that disregards human rights and ethical standards, posing a serious moral dilemma for all users.

In summary, I would not recommend Wiki Tree to a friend.

122 of 215 people found this review helpful

I've had a very positive experience with WikiTree. It’s a powerful platform that’s allowed me to publish my family history in depth and bring to life the stories of individual ancestors. One of the things I appreciate most are the additional features like One-Name Studies and One-Place Studies, which integrate seamlessly with the people profiles created by myself and other researchers.

I’m genuinely puzzled by the negative reviews of WikiTree found elsewhere. In my experience, the community is one of its greatest strengths—welcoming, knowledgeable, and always ready to help, especially through the active G2G forum.

For me, WikiTree isn’t just a tool—it’s where I’m building a lasting legacy for my family history. I fully intend to be a lifelong user.

In summary, I would recommend Wiki Tree to a friend.

311 of 559 people found this review helpful

Added my tree. Noticed 4th gg grandparents already on there. Requested merge, great great grandfather merged, not grandmother. Same name, same husband, same date of birth, even same findagrave memorial ID. Took two months to get it merged! Tried to add beyond that. Had to get on profile manager’s “trusted list” before I could add my DOCUMENTED information. Never heard back from them. Suddenly I tried to log in and could not log in. Got error code. Could not leave a comment on my profile because I COULD NOT LOG IN! Sent e-mail asking for help. THREE MONTHS passed before anybody got back to me. All I got was threats for permanently being BANNED for NO EXPLANATION!!! Too many other sites out there to put up with this crap. Initially posted my tree in December, it is now APRIL and NO HELP! Again can’t ask for help in my profile because I could not log in. “A moderator will get in touch with you” but never did. Don’t bother trying to add info like others said, you can’t. I have documented ancestors back to 599 BC. YES, BC (Encyclodedia Britainica - Royalty, Roman Emperors), but CANNOT post ANY information. Again,... (Read the full review)

In summary, I would not recommend Wiki Tree to a friend.

281 of 532 people found this review helpful

Avoid this site like the plague! It's very corrupt and their management team conceals their names! (Don't let them fool you. There is absolutely a management team, but they hide behind "the community"). If one of the "leaders" decides to block or remove your account (which they do often), there is no appeals process, and no names of anyone to even appeal to. You'd have to complain or appeal to the same people who unfairly took your account over. Shady organization that will takeover your account, your personal information, and even your DNA information. They should really be shut down.

In summary, I would not recommend Wiki Tree to a friend.

284 of 587 people found this review helpful

What most members don’t understand is why WikiTree is a free site. The funding has to come from somewhere, and WikiTree is registered as a for-profit company, not a non-profit one. This means they don’t ask for donations.

Their business model is based on selling ads, and the types of ads they display are for other for-profit genealogy sites. To get money from these sites, WikiTree needs clicks to the advertised sites. If you have very well-researched profiles on WikiTree, then they won’t get clicks on the ads and no income. Thus, every competition (which they call “challenges” on WikiTree) focuses on the creation of new profiles with a minimum of sources. So basically, WikiTree is just an index to other genealogy sites, and they need lots of free labor to create the profiles.

They offer various incentives, such as badges for joining projects and challenges, and most of all, their biggest incentive badge: the 1000 monthly contributions points badge. Many newbies fall into this trap, as well as longer-time members who can’t get out of it. These members are commonly known as “points chasers” because they must have those new badges every month and consider it their prestige.

Points chasers don’t make... (Read the full review)

In summary, I would recommend Wiki Tree to a friend.

286 of 603 people found this review helpful

Wikitree makes it incredibly difficult to make corrections. One has to "earn" badges to be able to do anything of value. At entry level you have to be very careful adding a profile. If you make an error (and who doesn't?) you cannot correct it. I made an error and I am not allowed to correct it until I earn a certain badge. Sounds like an elite club membership to me!

In summary, I would not recommend Wiki Tree to a friend.

292 of 541 people found this review helpful

Sue Thompson and Peter Jones from wiki tree are habitually sending threatening emails enforcing merges misapropriated to discontinue the Conective children with malice, deleting and orphaning, vandilising, leaving orphanes profiles with my name stated. changing my childs details, thats sick sick sick Locked out of profile It is Its an illegitimate sight. 400 names never again. Stop the email harrasement this minute!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In summary, I would not recommend Wiki Tree to a friend.

293 of 523 people found this review helpful

Wikitree is run by people who I think they think are god almighty.
They are a law unto themselves. To be honest its not worth putting your tree onto the sight as they will ban you for the slightest thing like stating your opinion if its not theirs.

Also never go for any of their tartan trails or usa or anything because all it is is them wanting you to do the work of orphaned profiles and then they take them over themselves. My grandmothers profile was taken over and worked on without my permisson.

So dont be fooled by them they are nasty people and sad pathetic individuals who must sit at their pc all day. Get a life Wikitree people and see the sun once in a while because you are all totally up yourselves.

In summary, I would not recommend Wiki Tree to a friend.