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Is WikiTree available in any other languages?
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.
How can WikiTree help people?
WikiTree can help people in a variety of ways, depending on their personal goals. WikiTree can be used as a research tool for discovering your family history. There are over a million public profiles of ancestors. WikiTree can be used to organize your family history. It can be used as a place to collect and store family information, photos, memories, biographies etc. WikiTree can help you keep in touch with family members. There are a variety of communication tools including bulletin boards, private messages, and e-cards. And when changes to the site are made, family members are alerted through weekly updates. WikiTree can also help you find distant cousins. WikiTree helps make hundreds of connections between relatives every day.
Can you make bulk Trusted List changes to free-space profiles on WikiTree?
Unfortunately, no. The bulk-management tools such as http://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Special:TrustedListChanges currently only work on profiles of people. You will need to edit the Trusted Lists of free-space profiles one at a time. (Click the Privacy tab on the profile.)
When was WikiTree released?
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.
Where was WikiTree created?
WikiTree is entirely Internet-based. It was created online. The creator of WikiTree, Chris Whitten, lives in New York State.
How many people use WikiTree?
WikiTree has over 34,400 registered members. The site is seen by many more people who don't register. It currently gets about 200,000 visitors per month.
What is the best privacy choice so others on wikitree can see your tree?
The privacy level on WikiTree profiles are independent. For the profile page for yourself, you can use "Private with a Public Family Tree." For non-living people be sure to use Public or Open. The higher the privacy level, the more open it will be and the more that collaboration is possible.
How do you create an account on WikiTree?
Click the "register" link in the upper-right corner of any WikiTree page. That will take you to the Account Creation form. Account Creation requires a first name, last name, e-mail address, and password. You can anonymize your name by using initials. The e-mail address is used for your future logins, Trusted List requests, private messages from other WikiTreers, and weekly updates about changes in the profiles you're Watching.
Does WikiTree cost any money to use?
No, WikiTree is a free genealogy platform that allows users to create and share family trees.
Is there a blank family tree form to print on wikitree?
Yes, there are some simple forms available on wikitree.
Can someone get addicted to WikiTree?
Yes, it is very possible to get addicted to WikiTree. It is possibly to get addicted to anything if you enjoy it enough.
Is WikiTree free?
Yes. WikiTree is entirely free. There is no "premium" membership. Expenses are paid by modest ads on public pages.
