WikiTree Sourcer vs WikiTree Browser Extension
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Search genealogy websites for records
- Extract data to build citations
- Find free versions of original sources
- Minimal performance impact
- Does not modify web pages
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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.
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.
- Customizable global features
- Profile management tools
- Enhanced editing capabilities
- Advanced navigation options
- Community interaction features
- Style and readability options
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | WikiTree Sourcer | WikiTree Browser Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better | 2.4 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Robert Pavey | WikiTree |
Customer experience
WikiTree Sourcer
WikiTree Browser Extension
In-app purchases
WikiTree Sourcer
No in-app purchases
WikiTree Browser Extension
No in-app purchases
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