Comparison

WikiTree Sourcer vs WikiTree Browser Extension

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WikiTree Sourcer

This tool streamlines genealogy research by searching other sites for records and automatically building citations from found data. It also helps locate free versions of original sources across different platforms.

Highlights
  • Search genealogy websites for records
  • Extract data to build citations
  • Find free versions of original sources
  • Minimal performance impact
  • Does not modify web pages
Features
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The WikiTree Sourcer extension saves time and typing by assisting WikiTree users with three tasks: 1. From a WikiTree profile page it provides the ability to search other genealogy websites for relevant records. 2. From one of these genealogy websites' records page it can extract data and build a citation. 3. Also from one of these genealogy websites records page it can search other genealogy websites for similar records. For example on an Ancestry page it can help find free versions of the same original source.

About

WikiTree Browser Extension

Enhance your WikiTree.com experience with customizable features. This extension offers tools for profile management, editing, navigation, and community interaction, allowing you to tailor the site to your preferences.

Highlights
  • Customizable global features
  • Profile management tools
  • Enhanced editing capabilities
  • Advanced navigation options
  • Community interaction features
  • Style and readability options
Features
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The official WikiTree browser extension. The WikiTree Browser Extension adds advanced features to WikiTree.com. Each feature can be turned on or off so you can customize WikiTree exactly as you want. Features: Global: Access Keys Add Search Boxes Clipboard and Notes Extra Watchlist Style: Custom Style Dark Mode Smooth Scrolling Sticky Header Visited Links Profile: Category Display Change Family Lists Collapsible Descendants Tree Distance and Relationship Family Group Family Timeline Printer Friendly Bio Readability Options Sort Theme People Unconnected Branch Table Editing: Add Person Redesign Auto Bio Auto Categories Automatic GEDCOM Cleanup (AGC) Bio Check Change Summary Options Date Fixer Edit Family Data Enhanced Editor Style Family Dropdown Family Lists Gender Predictor Language Setting Locations Helper Make Radio Buttons Deselectable Save Buttons Style Options Scissors Shareable Sources Sticky Toolbar Suggested Matches Filters Verify ID WikiTree+ Edit Helper Navigation: AKA Name Links Apps Menu Category Finder Pins Draft List My Menu Random Profile Preview Pages Redirect External Links What Links Here Community: Confirm Thank Yous G2G Options Hide My Contributions Sort Badges Other: Anniversaries Table Connection Finder Options DNA Connections Table My Connections Table Filters and Sorting Usability Tweaks Wills and Estates For a full description of each feature and how to use them, see https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:WikiTree_Browser_Extension.

Screenshots

WikiTree Sourcer1 screens
WikiTree Browser Extension2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WikiTree Sourcer at 83% against WikiTree Browser Extension's 0%. WikiTree Sourcer also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.4). WikiTree Browser Extension's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and ratings volume (16 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WikiTree Sourcer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WikiTree Browser Extension has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of WikiTree Sourcer's written reviews are positive against 0% of WikiTree Browser Extension's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WikiTree Sourcer ships an update every 10 days, WikiTree Browser Extension every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WikiTree Sourcer versus WikiTree Browser Extension: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWikiTree SourcerWikiTree Browser Extension
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better2.4 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings316 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB10 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRobert PaveyWikiTree

Customer experience

WikiTree Sourcer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

WikiTree Browser Extension

All ratings16 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

WikiTree Sourcer

No in-app purchases

None

WikiTree Browser Extension

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WikiTree Sourcer free?
WikiTree Sourcer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WikiTree Browser Extension free?
WikiTree Browser Extension is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WikiTree Sourcer or WikiTree Browser Extension?
WikiTree Sourcer is rated higher. WikiTree Sourcer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while WikiTree Browser Extension averages 2.4 from 16 ratings.
Do WikiTree Sourcer or WikiTree Browser Extension have ads?
Neither WikiTree Sourcer nor WikiTree Browser Extension shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WikiTree Sourcer or WikiTree Browser Extension?
WikiTree Sourcer ships an update every 10 days, and WikiTree Browser Extension every 9 days. Most recently, WikiTree Sourcer was updated on September 21, 2026 and WikiTree Browser Extension on September 8, 2026.

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