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MyHeritage is the leading global platform for family history discovery. It enriches the lives of people worldwide by enabling them to uncover more about themselves and where they belong.
With a suite of intuitive features and innovative products, MyHeritage creates a meaningful discovery experience that is deeply rewarding. Users build family trees and discover new information and relatives through advanced matching technologies and billions of historical records from across the globe. MyHeritage also offers an affordable at-home DNA test revealing an ethnicity breakdown across 79 ethnicities and 2,114 geographic regions, and AI-powered features to repair, colorize, and animate old photos.
The MyHeritage platform is enjoyed by tens of millions of people around the world who treasure and celebrate their heritage. MyHeritage offers full privacy controls and is available in 42 languages.
MyHeritage is generally well-regarded for its user-friendly platform and extensive database, which many customers find invaluable for tracing their ancestry and connecting with relatives. Users appreciate the regular updates and the powerful search capabilities that facilitate discoveries. However, concerns arise regarding customer service, particularly related to billing issues and the difficulty of reaching support. Some users have reported feeling overwhelmed by the volume of information and have encountered challenges in verifying data. Overall, while the service is praised for its features, improvements in customer support and communication are necessary to enhance user satisfaction.
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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
Was very impressed with your personal and there knowlage of the product and able to walk me thru my problems.
The person was showing me my GEOCOM had indeed been transferred to MyHeritage account.
What I am still unhappy about is the results of my DNA analysis. From the research I have done I am at least 25% German 9as confirmed by grave sites and family history yet the DNA analysis. Some wrote and explained how the DNA is diluted over time. However, going back 5-6 generations there are no East Asian relative, but more 150 German relatives--this not understandable to me and I really question the Validity of you analysis. If 6% of my DNA is East Asian there must have been a significant amount of East Asian DNA. With your reasoning about dilution, which I can understand, there should be at least some German DNA or some evidence of |East Asian ancestry.
Fast and great customer service, issue resolved in seconds. Looking forward for purchasing my kit and would definitely recommend this company to others
Found this on a list of "free" genealogy sites. Was alright starting off, until I reached the limit of Smart Find matches you can confirm. Then it asked me to pay. Since I was not interested in doing so (note how I said "I was looking for FREE genealogy sites"), I decided to delete my account. It asked me to put in my password; so I did. It said my password was incorrect. This is when I knew something was wrong. I had saved my password with Google Smart Lock as soon as I made it, but sometimes you can mix passwords up with Google Smart Lock so I assumed I did make a mistake. I pressed "forgot password", put in the email with which I registered my account, received a link to change my password, and did so; this time, however, I made sure the Google Smart Lock saved the right password and that I updated it correctly. Went to delete my password again. Same thing. Changed the password through the way where you have to input the current one and then a new one. Same bloody problem. It won't let me delete my account. It wants to keep my information. Called the number provided; the call ended while it was holding (twice!) and after I put in my ID. Tried to email them only to get "Sorry, we don't offer customer service to non-paying customers". Real nice. And funny, because a customer would only pay if they didn't have a problem with the site and didn't want to take their information off and delete their account. This problem still isn't fixed ya know. I'm gonna have to take it to the guys who fix my computer; they're nice so hopefully, they'll be able to help me out. Also, in the end, no matter WHAT you pay for a genealogy site, if you have to pay at all, go Ancestry.ca (honestly). I think I might just invest in that anyway.
In was very satisfied with my phone call. The representative was amazing. She was very confident. After speaking to her I was at pleased. I think highly of this company now. Thank You
I called about a question regarding adding a site member. Aaron was very helpful and answered my question. I love working with MY Heritage. It is so much easier than Ancestry or Family Search, bot of which I tried. This wasn't the first time I called with a question and every time I've received GREAT customer service. Several of my relatives are using My Heritage after being on other sites. We all like the Smart Matches format. I didn't have any trouble waiting for Aaron to answer today. My family all did their DNA through FTDNA and all have loaded into My Heritage and GEDmatch. Thank you very much, I really like My Heritage!
My name is MARTEN I was born in 1935 and am 83 years old, basically at the end of my life cycle. Recently I have come across My Heritage free trial on the computer. Went to work and had a growing Tree in my hand. It was fun and still is. So, I subscribed but paid with a cashier's cheque. Not advisable it takes over a month to get the system to process it. In no time was I at my free trial limit and could not go further a frustrating experience. I got in touch with my Heritage automatic support system and experienced the usual automatic corresponding pains especially as an oldtimer.
After several attempts to resolve the issue by email since I have no private phone; I got to Christine who took the bull by the horns and extended full membership for a month so I can enjoy the thrill of the Heritage Chase and the issue can be resolved in its evolutionary way. I highly recommend to anyone who is interested in ancestors and heritage to give MyHeritage.com a try. What do you have to lose, or to Gain?
We come into this world naked with nothing and we leave this world naked with nothing, but between the two events, we experience everything if we like it or not.
MARTEN REHDERS.
Gives me Smart matches almost everyday. My family tree has grown more than ever than with any other program. It was the only one who found my Great grandmother and all her relatives from Sweden.
I am sorry but I forgot the lady's name that helped me but she was very helpful, very professional and very polite in helping me resolve a problem with my wife; s DNA kit. We are beyond pleased.
The My Heritage team were very helpful when I first called them in regard to the loss of all pictures on my family tree. This was a new problem for the team and still unsure why it happened but after a week they were able to recover all the pictures and restore them to their rightful place in my tree.
I am extremely grateful to the team for their hard work in resolving this problem. To replace the pictures myself would have almost been impossible as I don't know where many of them belong or who the people are without them being in place to begin with.
Again, many thanks to the My Heritage team.
I am really impressed with the uber-prompt and helpful response I received from William at MyHeritage support this evening. A couple of emails and my query was dealt with in a swift and professional way. Many thanks, wish interactions with customer services were always as positive in other companies!
USING THE PUBLISHED TELEPHONE NUMBER WAS A WASTE OF MY TIME I GOT NOWHERE, NO REAL PERSON. WHEN I WENT TO WEBSITE SUPPORT LINE MUCH BETTER BUT DIDN'T LET US KNOW THERE WAS A MISTAKE IN MY WIFE'S WEB ADDRESS, SO 4 MONTHS LATER NOT GOT HER DNA RESULTS. BUT NO ATTEMPT TO CONTACT WIFE TO LET HER KNOW ABOUT MISTAKE BUT MONEY TAKEN OUT OF VISA
Hi Anthony,
I regret to read about your negative experience and I will do all I can to help.
We do have a 24/7 hotline but it seems you have had trouble getting to a live person. I totally understand how bothersome it may be to be unable to contact us and I sympathize with your efforts so far.
The issue you describe most likely happened because when you set up the E-mail address for your registered account, it was incorrect or unperceived as the e-mail address you expected to use.
In any case, I would like to investigate the issue you report in more detail and assist you with logging in, viewing your results to progress your DNA research as soon as possible.
Please e-mail me directly at [email protected] so I may verify all of your correct information and assist you with this with high priority.
I'll be looking for your e-mail.
Kind Regards
Rafael
MyHeritage
The service was efficient and helpful, but the pace and the tone were too technocratic, too strict, and not really empathetic. C'est le ton qui fait la musique.
Zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam, probleem vlug opgelost.
Heel veel dank voor jullie hulp. De site is makkelijk te gebruiken en je vind er heel veel op.
Last year I took a subscription with My Heritage - a special offer about £70. I turned off automatic subscription renewal after reading about someone's experience of a large price hike.
Yesterday I was notified that my renewal would be £170.40 + VAT and £204 was taken automatically from my credit card. There are plenty of other sites offering similar information who might not rip you off!
Dear Anne,
I'm sorry to read your low star review and I would like to issue you a refund as soon as possible.
Your refund is guaranteed because our terms and conditions that read that If you are not satisfied with your purchase you may request a full refund by contacting Customer Support within thirty (30) days of the initial purchase date of the subscription.
I'd also like to examine how it is you were charged and if you canceled your auto subscription correctly to ensure a better experience for our members.
Therefore, please e-mail me directly at [email protected] with your registered e-mail address and full name so I may assist you with high priority.
Kind Regards
Rafael
MyHeritage
I was disappointed in the form of the DNA results. Kits were Christmas gifts, and the results received were in a disappointing form to give the family. Also, I have several thousand names in our Family Tree, but I did not know there would be options for searching family from your site. Then I found there was no way to transfer any search to my program. When I called your site, the person suggested I go to raw data. She gave me the ftdna site. I asked her about the site, and she said she had never used it. It was totally useless. There were no keys to the large amount of information.
Dear Sharon,
I regret to find that you are disappointed in your DNA results.
Your research experience is very important to us and I will do all I can to help.
Testing your DNA with MyHeritage provides you with two types of results that you can research.
An Ethnicity Estimate - a comprehensive breakdown of your unique DNA composition. You will discover where your heritage originated from and how much each ethnicity is part of your ancestral origins, and even view the main life events of your direct ancestors on the Ethnicity map.
DNA Matches - This technology compares data from autosomal DNA tests results and family trees to identify matches between users that share genetic sequences and indicate a family relationship. You may contact your matches to find more information on how your DNA is related.
You mentioned that you "find no way to transfer any search to your program". Unfortunately, I am unsure what you mean by that. If you mean transferring your DNA results to another site, you may do so by downloading your raw DNA from your site.
The progress of your research is very important to me and I would like to assist you with the issues you are having and offer you the "keys to the information" you are looking for. Therefore, please e-mail me directly at [email protected] so I may assist you with high priority.
I'll be looking for your e-mail.
Sincerely
Rafael
MyHeritage
Regarding ordering a DNA set I had several questions which were answered rapidly and very detailed. I had more questions and got answer after few hours.
Good service!
Answer: My issue was the automatic renewal without any kind of courtesy reminder prior to the effective date, as other businesses do. Advising one year in advance is a poor business practice. When I contacted them immediately on the renewal effective date, they refused to cancel and offered me a 25% discount. They eventually gave me the full refund but it was due to me turning it over to AMEX to resolve. I do however agree with the advice to base your renewal on your own personal experience.
Answer: You can find your site subscriptions via MyHeritage homepage - pull-down menu on the right upper corner button "Settings". Then click on "My purchases", and button "Site subscriptions". Click "View details". The details contain section "Cancel subscription". Maybe you can get advice by mail from MyHeritage support team ([email protected]).
Answer: If you are looking to get as many connections to your tree that you can, use My Heritage. If you want flexibility in who is added to your tree, use Ancestry.
Answer: Dear Jonathan, Yes I have the same problem, I wrote to My Heritage and they have still not responded to my request for assistance. They are highly Sloppy and unprofessional in responding to customer request for assistance. Even though they have and excellent Technical Team. Fortunately I have another Computer with Windows 8 as a result of which I am able to continue working with my Website. But recently a few problems have cropped up with the recent upgrade of the My Heritage Program and have sent in a request for assistance and till today 3-5 months later I have no response. Apparently the company believes that they can play games with the customers. I firmly believe that they have somehow gone into self destructive mode.
Answer: Probbably you should like to know what are additional charges - described on MyHeritage site: Help Center > Account and Subscriptions > Subscriptions Whats the difference between a FAMILY SITE SUBSCRIPTION and a DATA SUBSCRIPTION? A Family Site Subscription (Premium or PremiumPlus) entitles you to increased storage on your family site for people in the family tree, photos, videos and documents. A Data Subscription entitles you with the access to billions of historical records in all the collections in SuperSearch. You also get unlimited access to Record Matches, including confirming and rejecting matches, if you have a family tree on MyHeritage.com. In addition, you can save and extract information from historical records you find in SuperSearch or get with Record Matches directly to your family tree.
Answer: If you have any problem with My Heritage you should email support@myheritage and state that you with to terminate the programme. They will tell you how to go about it. Hope that helps Sandra.
Answer: I believe a direct ancestor is someone without whom you would not be here. All your other ancestors are indirect.
Answer: Julija L. A: Probbably you should like to know what are additional charges - described on MyHeritage site: Help Center > Account and Subscriptions > Subscriptions Whats the difference between a FAMILY SITE SUBSCRIPTION and a DATA SUBSCRIPTION? A Family Site Subscription (Premium or PremiumPlus) entitles you to increased storage on your family site for people in the family tree, photos, videos and documents. A Data Subscription entitles you with the access to billions of historical records in all the collections in SuperSearch. You also get unlimited access to Record Matches, including confirming and rejecting matches, if you have a family tree on MyHeritage.com. In addition, you can save and extract information from historical records you find in SuperSearch or get with Record Matches directly to your family tree.
Answer: Hi After posting my complaint about MyHeritage on here I got a very quick response from some one called Dave at the company. He told me to send an email to [email protected] and add the subject Dave: sitejabber. He responded a couple of days later - I emailed on a Saturday - and the auto repeat on my subscription was cancelled and my money refunded within days. Hope this helps.


Dear Sam,
I regret to find your low star review and I will do all I can to help you.
Your overall research experience is what is most important to us. Password issues can be frustrating and I sympathize with your efforts.
It sounds like you need to remove that saved password. In that case, it is done this way:
1.) On your computer, open Chrome.
2.)At the top right, click More Settings.
3.)At the bottom, click Advanced.
4.)Under "Passwords and forms," click Manage Passwords.
5.) Under "Saved passwords," to the right of the website, click More Remove.
You can now log in manually but you will need to remember the correct password. I'd be happy to personally help you with getting a new MyHeritage password.
In any case, please know that If you are unable to log in it to cancel your free trial because of the Google Smart lock issue you describe, there is absolutely no issue with refunding your purchase.
Moreover, your refund is guaranteed because our terms and conditions that read that If you are not satisfied with your purchase you may request a full refund by contacting Customer Support within thirty (30) days of the initial purchase date of the subscription.
In order to issue you a refund, I must first locate your registered MyHeritage account. Therefore, please e-mail me directly at [email protected] so I may assist you with high priority.
I'll be looking for your e-mail.
Kind Regards
Rafael
MyHeritage