WikiTree.com was started in 2008. Chris Whitten began working on WikiTree after leaving Answers.com at the end of 2007.
WikiTree.com was created by Chris Whitten, who also created WikiAnswers.
There are many desktop application programs that will run GEDCOM files. However, this question asks if one or some of these programs are know to work better than others with GEDCOM files created by the WikiTree online program. This question assumes there is no personal, desktop version of WikiTree.
There are over 2,120,000 profiles on WikiTree as of August, 2011.
Yes, Chris Whitten has created successful websites such as WikiAnswers and WikiTree.
No, WikiTree is a free genealogy platform that allows users to create and share family trees.
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.
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.