Chris Whitten became inspired to create WikiTree about seven years ago after he created a personal family history website. Two problems arose as the tree grew bigger: privacy and collaboration. After searching for a website that offered a balance between privacy and collaboration, Chris decided to create WikiTree.
WikiTree is entirely Internet-based. It was created online. The creator of WikiTree, Chris Whitten, lives in New York State.
There are over 2,120,000 profiles on WikiTree as of August, 2011.
No, WikiTree is a free genealogy platform that allows users to create and share family trees.
Yes, there are some simple forms available on wikitree.
Yes, it is very possible to get addicted to WikiTree. It is possibly to get addicted to anything if you enjoy it enough.
No. At this point, WikiTree is only available in English. Profiles can be written in any language but the instructions and field names are in English. WikiTree does plan to add international versions later.
WikiTree is continually being updated. Every month new features and functions are released.
Yes. WikiTree is entirely free. There is no "premium" membership. Expenses are paid by modest ads on public pages.
WikiTree.com was started in 2008. Chris Whitten began working on WikiTree after leaving Answers.com at the end of 2007.
WikiTree was opened to the public for beta testing in 2008. However, that was an early stage and many functions were still being developed. WikiTree has released hundreds of new features since then. Every month new features are released.
WikiTree is entirely free. It does not charge anyone for membership. Expenses are paid by modest ads on public pages.
Chris Whitten.