Family Tree Builder (by My Heritage) Reviews

(based on 15 reviews)

182 of 313 people found this review helpful

I have been a ftb user for a number of years now I can honestly say I have not really had many problems using either the site or ftb. my big problem was syncing to web site with ftb after I upgraded to windows 10 now the problem is fixed yes it took a while to sort but the support staff never gave up and were only happy when I was happy the problem was fixed they kept me up to date with any fixes to try.
yes I would advise anyone to use this software and the company its very easy and intuitive to use even for first time users . very quick to install and get up and running.

a suggestion to support can you please make the duplicate finder find duplicates and merge them into one for example 80-100% so if a mistake is made where 2 complete branches were added containing the same people merge them all into one branch containing the different names IE if the branches had 2 john smiths married to Jane smith they would merge into one branch containing 1 john smith and 1 Jane smith.

In summary, I would recommend Family Tree Builder (by My Heritage) to a friend.

183 of 345 people found this review helpful

Many thanks to the support team for information concerning my change of computer. It turned out to be piece of cake for me.

I have now been a user for app. 4 yrs. My Heritage suits me perfect. And due to Smart Matches I have got in contact with Family in New Zealand, Australia, Canada and naturally here in Denmark. I have received valuable information and am saved for many, many hours of work.

In summary, I would recommend Family Tree Builder (by My Heritage) to a friend.

199 of 359 people found this review helpful

I'm using FTB program and I think it's easy and interactive. I only had a little problem to sincronize my family tree with a family site at My Heritage, but it's solved with some e-mails between me and MyHeritage support. Now my family tree is ok.

In summary, I would recommend Family Tree Builder (by My Heritage) to a friend.

229 of 432 people found this review helpful

I obtained FTB as a freebie from of the computer magazines a number of years ago. It started me in Family History, and I have been very happy with the free version. I find the EXCEL import and export feature to be its greatest asset. I have searched as far as I can without trying them, other programs and they do not have this feature.

I have had no problem with the numbers limit. I have over 3000 people in it. I do not publish to the web server as I am online with another company.
It does irritate me that each time I open it, it opens the website.

I do recommend it to others.

In summary, I would recommend Family Tree Builder (by My Heritage) to a friend.

233 of 475 people found this review helpful

The other review is absolutely right, in part. If you don't have a lot of family (I believe the free addition will handle up to 250 people) but after that the program does cost.

When I started researching my family I did not have any prior experience in genealogy. When I first started I had enough information that took me back to the late 1700's. Through My Heritage I have been able to trace my family back to approx. 940 AD. I have found an amazing amount of information about my ancestors. I've had more problems getting current family members to cooperate in getting me information than going back into time.

I definitately would recommend My Heritage to my friends. They have some really great features and I have had to use their tech support a few times and each time I have been completely satisfied with their help.

The most amazing thing is that I have been able to locate and contact current family members as well as distant cousins that I have never met before, which has help me piece together my family genealogy.

In summary, I would recommend Family Tree Builder (by My Heritage) to a friend.