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Your family’s wishlists,
together.

Birthday wishes, Christmas ideas, and everyone you love. All in one family group.

Create your family group Free to join. A GiftList account for each member.
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Grandparents, parents, and two children sharing a birthday gift at home
Anna’s birthday wishlist example

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One family group.
A wishlist for every person.

Bring your relatives together, with everyone’s individual wishlists easy to find.

The Morgan family

4 people

Secret Santa linked

Anna Morgan

Birthday in 5 days
In 5 days

Derek Morgan

Apr 22
Apr 22

Sarah Morgan

Aug 8
Aug 8
3 lists

Joe Morgan

Feb 5
Feb 5
1 list
Anna’s birthday is coming up. Plan her card ahead.

Three steps. Everyone together.

  1. 1

    Create your group

    Give your family’s shared space a name.

  2. 2

    Invite your relatives

    Send an invite. Everyone joins with their own account.

  3. 3

    Find a list. Choose a gift.

    Open their profile and find something they’ll love.

Example gift-giver view · gifts and prices are illustrative

Their taste.
Any store.
Your next great gift.

Save ideas from different stores on one wishlist. Less searching through the family chat.

One gift. One happy recipient.

Reserve a gift so other givers can choose something else. No account needed to reserve.

Keep the surprise.

Recipients see claim details only when they choose to reveal them.

Explore wishlists

Family wishlist
questions, answered.

From sharing a list to keeping a gift a surprise. You can also visit our helpful FAQ.

Getting started

What is a family wishlist group?

A GiftList group is a shared place for family members and the wishlists they choose to share. Each person keeps their own lists, and you can open their profile from the group to find gift ideas for them. The group stays together across birthdays, holidays and other occasions.

Does everyone need a GiftList account?

Yes. You need a GiftList account to create or join a group. Relatives can create an account when they accept your invitation. Separately, gift-givers can reserve a gift on an accessible shared wishlist without creating an account.

Can we use the same group for birthdays and Christmas?

Yes. Your group is a persistent place for your family, so you can return throughout the year. Each person can keep separate birthday, Christmas and everyday wishlists.

How many people can join a group?

A group can include up to 50 people. You can create separate groups for different sides of the family or for friends.

Is GiftList free for families?

You can create a free GiftList account, make wishlists and join a family group. Buying gifts still happens through the stores you choose; the gift prices are separate from using GiftList.

Sharing & privacy

Will joining a group make all my lists visible?

Your list settings still control visibility. Being in a group does not unlock every private list or give other members permission to edit your lists. The group shows each person the lists they are allowed to see.

Can I share a wishlist with someone outside our group?

Yes. You can share an individual wishlist link separately from your group invitation. A person who can access that list can reserve a gift without creating an account. List privacy controls where your list appears. Anyone with its link can open it unless it is password protected.

Giving together

Will GiftList remind me about family birthdays?

Birthday reminders depend on relatives supplying their birthday and on your reminder settings. GiftList does not automatically import everyone's birthday from your contacts.

Is this the same as Secret Santa or group gifting?

No. A family group keeps people and shared wishlists together. Secret Santa is a separate feature for drawing names, and group gifting is about contributing toward a gift. Creating a family group does not draw names or collect payments.

Can family members add gifts from different stores?

Yes. Each person can add gifts from different stores to the same wishlist. Paste a product link, use the browser extension, or browse with the GiftList app. If a product's details cannot be imported, you can enter them manually.

How do we avoid buying the same gift?

Gift-givers can reserve an available gift on an accessible shared wishlist. Other gift-givers can see that it has been claimed and choose something else. Reservations help avoid duplicates, but they do not verify that someone completed a purchase at a retailer.

Can the recipient see who reserved a gift?

The recipient's list keeps claim details hidden until they choose to reveal their gifts. Being in a family group does not override that surprise behavior. GiftList's reveal reflects recorded claims, not automatic purchase or shipping updates from stores.

Give your family’s
wishlists a place to meet.

Start a group. Invite your relatives. Find what they’re wishing for.

Create your family group

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