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MyHeritage has a rating of 3.3 stars from 3,771 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with MyHeritage most frequently mention family tree, customer service, and support team. MyHeritage ranks 1st among Genealogy sites.

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Thumbnail of user margaritas10
Sweden
1 review
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April 11th, 2018

Lisa in Sweden gave me awesome service and helped me out with my problem, even though my call was cut twice due to signal problems. She even called me back and left me a message while I was out of signal!

Date of experience: April 11, 2018

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Georgia
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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June 3rd, 2018

My subscription was due to expire; David was very understanding. He handled my concern in a very professional manner and went above my expectations. He was the first person I talked with and very knowledgeable about his product. Thank you David!

Date of experience: June 3, 2018

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Florida
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June 19th, 2017

My Heritage is The site for all serious searchers of their roots. Their support system us unsurpassed. I have been a members for Years and naturally if have inched further back in time searching for my ancestors so i have from time to time had need iof support regarding me managing my site etc. My issue has always been solved.

Date of experience: June 19, 2017

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Australia
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August 7th, 2017

To me the program is very useful for both beginners and experienced users with a ton of information at ones finger tips some things are yet to be solved by me but with the help of My Heritage staff we will overcome them I recommend the program to all.

Date of experience: August 7, 2017

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Australia
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April 4th, 2022

About 2 years ago I bought a DNA Testing Kit for $100.00, which I did and posted off. I never heard anything back, but I thought it would take a long time because of covid and so on. Eventually, I contacted the Help Centre at myheritage.com and was assisted by a very kind lady who told me I would be sent a new Kit for FREE! Yay! I think the problem was to do with the cost of posting the Kit to Houston, Texas. You get an addressed envelope with the Kit, but I'm sure that's only viable for people in America. And, if you live in Melbourne, Australia, then you need to pay extra postage to make sure that your DNA Testing Kit gets to the right place. Anyway, I'm very pleased with the service I received. Thank you My Heritage. Yours, Amanda Jones.

Tip for consumers:
If you buy one of the DNA Testing Kits, it will come with an enclosed and addressed envelope that you, obviously, put the Testing Kit into and then post. However, the address you need to send it to is in Houston, Texas, America, so I think you need to pay extra for the full cost of the postage. The DNA Testing Kits are, no doubt, fine to send to Texas if you're already in America, but they're NOT going to get to their destination if you're in Australia. So pay the extra postage!

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I bought a DNA Testing Kit from myheritage.com

Date of experience: April 3, 2022

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Thea l.
New Zealand
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May 22nd, 2020

Needed to get a payment reversed

Needed to get a payment reversed. (Paid for something I didn't need). My call was answered very quickly by IVAN who knew exactly what I was trying to say (I didn't know how to explain it) and made the reversal right there and then, while we chatted about his country (that I had visited as a child). Altogether a lovely outcome.

Date of experience: May 22, 2020

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Colorado
1 review
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March 7th, 2017

I waited 45 minutes to speak to an agent to cancel my data subscription. The agent who answered once he found the reason I called put me on hold and said I had to speak with the agent who took my order. He was busy but would call me back. I waited all day. No one called. I had the person I spoke with repeat my telephone number. He had my number, can't use the excuse that he called me but reached the wrong number. Long Wait and broke their promise to call me. This is a red flag for me. If I can't trust a company I won't do business with them.

Date of experience: March 7, 2017

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GB
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June 11th, 2018

I had a problem with viewing chromosome data. I was able to get through very quickly and get an initial response easily that confirmed I was right to raise my query and my problem was referred to their technical team. It took four days to get a reply but this was to the point and it turned out to be due to the way I had set my privacy settings. A pleasure to find a company that makes raising a problem easy and resolves it. JA

Date of experience: June 10, 2018

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Hong Kong
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May 16th, 2018

I could not log in as the email was wrong, after trying many options they all wanted an account number, which I could not get! I rang the sales. The lady there (PaulineG) was extremely helpful, and made sure I could log in before she left me.
It Might be nice to have an option for account holders who can't log in?

Date of experience: May 16, 2018

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Canada
1 review
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April 7th, 2018

I was on a mission to get answer to a certain question. I had only signed in for about 1 hour and knew nothing about how to navigate the site. Johnym directed me with skill and speed. He did not rush me. He was at all times courteous and knowledgeable and friendly.He was able to relate very well to me. Courtesy is a dying characteristic in business. Johnny had lots of it.

Yours truly

Daniel J MacIsaac

Date of experience: April 7, 2018

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California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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May 5th, 2017

I inadvertently missed a step when filling out My Heritage forms. Fortunately, I was generously assisted by Josh, a service representative. He led me step by step on my IPad and I was able to complete the form. Josh was informed, knowledgeable, patient, and kind. Because of Josh I would recommend My Heritage to anyone interested in their ancestry.

Date of experience: May 4, 2017

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Australia
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April 3rd, 2018

The site is well worth looking into for those who who wish to start their Family tree. I found that I had to do a lot research outside of this site. I was not able to find certain families that I was looking for. The site offers good value for money and is easy to use compared to others.

Date of experience: April 3, 2018

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Virginia
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June 22nd, 2017

Mega Appreciations to the MyHeritage team for holding my hand in replacing a tombstone photo with wrong information on it with my newly commissioned tombstone with correct information on it for an ancestor. Their instructions were clear and precise. Great site. Great team.

Date of experience: June 22, 2017

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Brazil
1 review
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April 12th, 2018

No matter what is your doubt, the team members for MyHeritage helps a lot. My doubt was very easy; neverthereless they were right away to give me the direction which solve my problem. Also, the smart seach is very precise and allow us to manage our family three.

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Date of experience: April 12, 2018

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Florida
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June 25th, 2018

I called with a problem and it was solved within one-half hour. The person who helped me was courteous and confident she could solve my problem. The original problem was that my password was not accepted but it was promptly fixed... Carla Miles

Date of experience: June 25, 2018

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Arkansas
1 review
2 helpful votes
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May 1st, 2018

They just take your money and you never see them again. Support is on permanent vacation and once you pay, you still can't do anything worthwhile unless you "upgrade". Don't waste your money on this scam.

Date of experience: May 1, 2018

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MyHeritage Support T. – MyHeritage Rep

Dear Marcus,

I'm sorry you feel that way.

We do have a fairly large support team that is available through E-mail, support hotline, and Chat. Our representatives provide support in 18 languages and our English support line is available 24/7.

I'd like to learn more about your experience with contacting support and assist you with any issues you may have with high priority.

Please feel free to e-mail me directly at rafael.vipsupport@myheritage.com at your nearest convenience.

I'll be looking for your e-mail.

Sincerely
Rafael
MyHeritage

Thumbnail of user sarahb649
GB
1 review
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April 8th, 2019

After a 90 day wait due to a chip update', or holiday backlog more likely, we had our results. I bought this kit for all the family for Christmas. I had my results first, I was over the moon to find I was from such interesting places. But as my families emailed results started to come back the penny dropped. Strange, my results show over 3000 cousins in US and all over the world, yet doesn't match me to any of my immediate family, mum, dad, kids & the kids to their dad (my husband) all of us are aparently' from different places all over the world. None match. If we weren't such a close family, I would say My Heritage could break up happy homes! Don't waste your money, it's a scam!

Date of experience: April 8, 2019

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MyHeritage Support T. – MyHeritage Rep

Dear Sarah,

I am sorry to find your low star review and the issue you are having with your results.

We value the satisfaction of all of our members and strive to offer a first class service to our members. I would like to investigate your case personally, please send me a message from your registered email address to shane.vipsupport@myheritage.com and I will be more than happy to help you.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,
Shane, MyHeritage Team

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Netherlands
1 review
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October 24th, 2022

The best program available. Amazing databases that allow you to find relatives and friends around the world. Special thanks to the support service for informal help and a real desire to help and get into position.

Date of experience: October 23, 2022

Thumbnail of user peterf191
Australia
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May 27th, 2018

Having opted to join the DNA programme through the Myheritage.com site, I was aware of a delay period of approximately six weeks. At the end of this period and not having received any update I telephoned your assistant Kiren in Ireland, to enquire about the lack of communication. Having waited an hour to get on, Kiren then informed me of the need to activate the process on line. I told her I had not been made aware of this requirement she very kindly guided me through the process and now I await the results on line. I will add Kiren was as efficient and helpful as possible, but delay and lack of information from the company over the six weeks has been disappointing.

Tip for consumers:
If experiencing a delay in feedback to your DNA submission get back to Myheritage.com for information for clarification.

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Date of experience: May 26, 2018

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Australia
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August 1st, 2018

I called to query some privacy issues and was guided to the places where I could find my answers. I also wanted to rename the tree and was led through the steps so clearly, that I would be able to do it again if I had to.

Date of experience: July 31, 2018

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Florida
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August 14th, 2018

For the serious-minded Genealogist, MyHeritage makes researching, reviewing, and creating a Family Tree the most simple and accurate. With access to the largest database, there is no reason to have to search for other places to find your ancestors. The feature I like the best is the direct line of your family is the main tree, but you can point to any member to expand their branch of their family to see their tree. If you should have any difficulties, their Customer Service people are the best and empowered to make decisions and give you answers.

Date of experience: August 14, 2018

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New Zealand
1 review
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March 13th, 2017

The DNA test results you sent me are so broad 65% scandinavian and 35% Iberian - where is the native american Indian from my Grandmother's side? I would like to request a refund so I can get it done properly with another lab.

Date of experience: March 13, 2017

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MyHeritage Support T. – MyHeritage Rep

Dear Les,

Thank you for your review here on SiteJabber.

Please write to support@myheritage.com from your registered MyHeritage email address and also place the word DNA in the subject line and a friendly DNA representative will contact you at the first available moment.

Kind Regards,
Dean,
MyHeritage Team.

Thumbnail of user paulineo4
Ireland
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June 5th, 2017

I have been using the MyHeritage site for some time and have always found it very user friendly particularly as I am a "non-techie" person. However, one issue arose in that occasionaly I could not access the particular configuration I was looking. I called the help desk and within moments my difficulties were resolved. I found the contact very helpful and patient with my query. Many thanks to the team.

Date of experience: June 5, 2017

Thumbnail of user josephs152
New York
1 review
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March 9th, 2016

I was billed twice for their service. I immediately complained.

They repeatedly claimed that they could not see where I was double billed in spite of my sending copies of CC statements.

When they finally admitted that "another company" with the SAME NAME had billed me--they said it was too late to get a refund--although I had been complaining since well before their refund shutoff date.

This is the most dispicable company that I have ever encountered.

Stay away--their Genealogy information has been incorrect and misleading.

Use Ancestry- I find they offer a much better software interface and more reliable information

Date of experience: March 9, 2016

Thumbnail of user pamf19
Illinois
1 review
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March 31st, 2016

I have been using MyHeritage for several years and have found it to be a valuable asset as I continue my family history quest. MyHeritage provides "Smart Matches" which allows me to review matches of people that I have added to my family tree with people in other family trees that have been created on MyHeritage.com. Its a great way to connect with others who are researching the same individuals that I am. I also use MyHeritage Family Tree Builder which syncs the information with my MyHeritage online site and visa versa. The site allows for uploading family photos and offers "Record Matches"a long with a vast amount of global historical records that can be researched. MyHeritage offers mobile access so I can work on my tablet or smartphone whenever I want. Their customer support is timely and effective. I recommend MyHeritage to anyone who is involved in genealogy.

Date of experience: March 31, 2016

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MyHeritage is the leading platform for discovering family history internationally. On MyHeritage you can explore your global roots, find new relatives, and make amazing discoveries with genealogical search tools.

Start your family tree by entering a few names, and MyHeritage will do the rest. MyHeritage’s matching technologies for genealogical research will automatically find new information for you in a diverse collection of 47 million family trees built by users all over the world, and in a huge database of 20.1 billion historical records.

The historical record collections include vital records (birth, marriage, and death certificates) from 48 countries; census and immigration records; gravestone and burial records; and much more. Learn more.

Scan and improve your family photos with MyHeritage’s AI-based photo features: repair scratched or damaged photos, colorize black and white photos, bring blurry faces into focus, or even animate your photos.

The MyHeritage DNA test reveals your genetic origins across 2,114 geographic regions with a simple cheek swab, and matches you to relatives you never knew existed in MyHeritage’s DNA database of 7.8 million people. Your DNA results are private and secure, and will never be shared or sold.

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