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I ordered a full sequence MtDNA back in early December, sent off my sample and on January 7th, told that my sample was being analyzed. It is now 15 weeks later and I have been given nothing more than... Ver mais
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They advertise 6-8 weeks for the $160 MTDNA test, it's been over 12 weeks and I'm still waiting with no estimated date. Responses from customer care either never arrive or come a week late with a can... Ver mais
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Et av de få virkelig seriøse DNA-firmaene. De tilbyr mange ulike tester i ulike grader og har god kunderådgivning. De tilbyr f.eks. Y-DNA og mtDNA, som de andre store ikke gjør. Jeg har brukt de siden... Ver mais
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FamilyTreeDNA is a pioneer and leader in the field of genetic genealogy, empowering individuals to explore their roots and connect with relatives through advanced DNA testing. Founded in 2000, we were the first company to offer direct-to-consumer DNA tests for ancestry and continue to lead the industry with our cutting-edge Y-DNA, mtDNA, and autosomal testing. With a global database of millions of testers, FamilyTreeDNA helps customers break through genealogical brick walls, discover their heritage, and uncover connections across generations. Our mission is to make the journey of discovery accessible to everyone — from casual family historians to professional genealogists. Trusted by researchers, family historians, and curious minds alike, FamilyTreeDNA offers unmatched accuracy, privacy protection, and customer support. Join our community and say goodbye to brick walls.
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1445 North Loop W Ste 820, 77008, Houston, Estados Unidos da América
- +1-713-868-1438
- familytreedna.com
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Bad experience with FT DNA
mtFull Sequence Y-DNA111 $159.00 $249.00 (16 Dec 2026)
Sample Received by FT DNA 19 Jan 2026
Results completed 6 April 2026
Having hit a wall with our analysis we sent samples to 23andme and FT DNA.
The 23andme sample came back a month ago but I’m still waiting for my FTDNA result.
I received one Y chromosome match with no explanation and tried to find out what was happening.
The staff are hard to reach (my enquiry took 1 week to get a response) and think their service is fine.
First there was staff training.
Then a computer glitch.
Then my Y chromosome test was inconclusive and needed to be re-run.
Then there was significant restructuring of their laboratory’s standard operating processes.
In an amazingly unscientific behind the curtain Wizard of Oz deception no estimated time of arrival the results can be provided.
My Irish origin in an uploaded sequence from Ancestry DNA is a mind boggling 73% different at FT DNA to due to their reference panel, apparently.
On and on, who knows what’s next or how accurate their analysis is.
I’ve asked for my money back, be careful with yours . . .
Initial issues with shipping was resolved.
Update: A rep replied to me within a few hours with an apology and the kit was sent out right away. I updated my rating accordingly.
I ordered a Big Y DNA test on saturday 04/18. Five days later, and the order has not even been shipped. Very disappointing that a few hundred dollars does not even deserve basic service in their eyes. i wish I read the reviews before ordering because this sounds like more of a pattern than a mistake. If anyone from the company is reading this, please don't offer services that cost a few hundred dollars if there is not an intent to deliver them within a reasonable time.
I ordered a full sequence MtDNA back in…
I ordered a full sequence MtDNA back in early December, sent off my sample and on January 7th, told that my sample was being analyzed. It is now 15 weeks later and I have been given nothing more than canned answers regarding a backlog with various dates that didn't math out. I am very surprised, as customer service was very helpful in getting my kit to me. I am disappointed in being given the run around with no clear date in sight.

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Family Finder test
Paid for Family Finder Test back in November 2025 I am still waiting for the results. I have messaged Ftdna several times and been told they will deal with my issue.Promised to send me a new test kit have not received said test kit. I have asked for a refund but always told they will sort my problem. Will never use FTDNA again ever.

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False advertising/no customer service
They advertise 6-8 weeks for the $160 MTDNA test, it's been over 12 weeks and I'm still waiting with no estimated date. Responses from customer care either never arrive or come a week late with a canned ai response. Avoid this company and give your money to a company that actually has customer service and doesn't lie about the time your test will really take. I bought this test to answer some important family questions and have had to wait and wait and wait to get them answered.
NOT Impressed at all. I really wish I'd read Trustpilot first.

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Frustrating experience
It took me more than a year to get my results because I spent nine months just trying to send my kit from Europe. If you’re in Europe, be warned - it’s a nightmare. As soon as you write “FamilyTreeDNA” on the package or declare the contents correctly, it often gets stopped and never reaches the US or it is rejected by the US customs. The company provides customs documentation, but if you fill it out properly, your package is unlikely to pass. In my case, it only went through after several attempts when I described the contents differently (believe me, I did not want to do that). On top of that, they do not refund the money you’ve already paid, so you end up spending even more trying to resend the kit from different European countries. Their website says that sending from Italy is fine, but in reality, it is not. My suggestion is that they should provide European customers with an alternative company name or labeling option for shipping, because it’s obvious that packages marked “FamilyTreeDNA” are being blocked by customs.

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Ordered it and did the test but it was…
Ordered it and did the test but it was inconclusive so they asked for more money for additional test. Feels scammy. We paid for a service we didn't receive and want a refund. Did our part but there was no result so we should be entitled to a refund. It was $129.00.

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500€ für richtige Analyse
Ich habe 150€ für eine Y-DNA Analyse ausgegeben.
Herausgefunden wurde, dass ich vermutlich Europäer bin. Aber mit geringer Wahrscheinlichkeit auch Afrikaner oder Asiate. Die nächsten Verwandten haben vor 4000 Jahren irgendwo in der Nähe des Kaspischen Meeres gelebt. Die meisten Personen waren zusammenhanglose Treffer aus dem Gebiet Polen, Bulgarien, Weissrussland. Was angehen kann. Für eine richtige Analyse wollen sie 500€ haben. Das habe ich dann sein gelassen.

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AvWarning: Fraudulent behavior, data deleted, zero support!
I appreciate that you at least responded on Trustpilot. However, this does not change the fact that customer service does not take customers seriously. You can see from the tracking information that I waited two months for the DNA test kit, and it was then held by customs for two additional weeks due to missing documentation. I consider this to be unfriendly treatment of customers.
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Avoid FamilyTreeDNA at all costs! My experience with this company has been a nightmare.
"Kit No.B1231235" Request ID: 1711460"
After paying for testing, they deactivated my account and deleted all my DNA data without any notice or. I have sent multiple emails to their support team over several weeks, but they refuse to respond. It's like talking to a brick wall.
I was forced to file a dispute via PayPal to get my money back. This company is highly unprofessional and unreliable. If you value your genealogical research and your money, go elsewhere. Total lack of integrity and customer service.

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Disappointing Regional Accuracy Compared to Competitors
I’m honestly disappointed with FamilyTreeDNA. The regional breakdowns are vague and unclear, especially when compared to services like 23andMe or TellMeGen. The regions feel overly broad and don’t provide the level of detail or accuracy I was expecting.
Where other companies give precise, well-defined regions that actually make sense, FamilyTreeDNA’s results feel messy and unreliable. For a DNA test that’s supposed to help you understand your ancestry, this lack of clarity is a big letdown. Overall, the experience doesn’t live up to the standard set by better competitors, and I regret choosing this service.

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Ho comprato un kit da regalare…
Ho comprato un kit da regalare (IN149247), ma è impossibile rispedire i kit dall'Italia verso gli Usa. Il materiale genetico viene considerato pericoloso e bloccato in dogana. In tre mesi ho provato con diversi corrieri. La società non risponde neppure più ai miei messaggi. Tanto tempo e soldi buttati via. Peccato.

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Not enough transparency, especially about contact information
Logged in online to check for progress. It showed the tests as completed, but did not show any results, link, or message as to where I could see the results. I called and got a voicemail. Left a message. Then, I logged in and it showed the tests as still being analyzed. It also gave a message saying it's very important I input my earliest known ancestor's last name and city where born. If I knew that, I wouldn't need the ding dang test. It also urged me to link to myheritage.com.I suspect that they are dependent upon whatever results myheritage comes up with. Coincidentally, before I knew they were associated. I ordered tests from both companies. And when I mailed in the samples, even though they were testing for different things, they went to the same address. I think that when I did as they asked and linked my two accounts, they saw that my heritage test still had one week to complete. Then, they changed my "complete" status to "still analyzing". I don't understand why they can't just give me the test results that I ordered from them. It definitely leaves me feeling like they are not competent enough to complete the tests they advertise. Either they can read DNA or not. Either way I have no answers and unfortunately, I did not do enough due diligence beforehand, because they were referred to me by an entity I trusted. So that's my fault. It's hard to know if anyone is legitimate these days. I feel like I paid hundreds of dollars and I can't even trust the results if I ever get them.

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Four months.no response from FTDNA…
Four months.no response from FTDNA UAE.payment is done.not delivered yet.no reply from support.order no.3439.either refund 1450AED or deliver the kits and complete test procedure.I am really disappointed.thanks

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Delivery of kit takes >3 months.
Ordered a kit in October 2025, its now January 2026 and still waiting. They chose very poorly for their courier partner (DHL).

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I paid for Big Y expecting not just raw…
I paid for Big Y expecting not just raw sequencing, but expert interpretation and definition of the results. That did not happen.
FTDNA delivers data, but offers no meaningful consultation, no clear explanation of what results can or cannot resolve, and no guidance for isolated or underrepresented branches. Project admins are volunteers, not analysts, and in my experience were either unresponsive or removed participation rather than address legitimate questions.
The outcome was technically correct but practically useless for my research goals, with no one willing to clearly state the limits of the data.
This service may work if you already match a large cluster. If you need expert interpretation or gap-bridging analysis, manage expectations accordingly. Nothing but a pending Y group 2500 years ago due to lack of compare able data.

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Poor experience due to buggy software
EDIT: The bug in the "Home Person" settings for the family tree has finally been fixed. Changing review from 1* to 3*.
Purchased Big-Y-700 + mtDNA-full + Family Finder (autosomal) for myself in August 2025.
My biggest gripe is the inability to set the Home Person for the DNA test in the linked MyHeritage family tree. On the front page (Dashboard) it has action items for me to complete, and linking the Home Person is marked there as "IMPORTANT". Yet it is not possible to do this due to a bug in their software (confirmed by customer service).
If it's important (and I absolutely agree that it is) - then why on earth don't they fix it?!
I paid a lot of money for this DNA test and I expected a far better experience.

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Absolutely Unacceptable Customer Service and DNA Handling Delays
I deeply regret ever trusting FamilyTreeDNA with my grandmother’s genetic data. I accidentally uploaded the wrong autosomal DNA results to her account and immediately submitted a removal request. I was assured it would take just a couple of weeks. That was over a month ago, and not only has the data still not been removed, but the company has completely ignored every single one of my follow-up emails.
I’ve contacted them multiple times for status updates and have received zero response. No acknowledgment, no timeline, no resolution—just silence. This is not just poor customer service; it’s negligent and disrespectful.
To make matters worse, I purchased an mtDNA test for my grandmother through her account, and she’s now unable to take or submit the test because FamilyTreeDNA refuses to remove the incorrect upload. So not only are they holding her data hostage, they’re also blocking access to services I paid for.
This experience has been a nightmare. If you value transparency, responsiveness, and basic professionalism, do not use FamilyTreeDNA. Their failure to act and communicate is inexcusable.
Update after response by business: False claim to resolve issue. They never reached out to me. They still haven't responded to my previous emails requesting an update on the removal of the uploaded DNA file.

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EDIT - No support, no product resolved
Purchased upgrade to process my rawdna on 30 July, it is now 17 September and still no results despite the website claiming it takes 24 hours. I have spent 19 dollars for nothing, and the support is extraordinarily slow to respond.
Update: the support team offered me a full refund as well as resolved my issue after this, which I deeply appreciate and has left me with an overall good experience

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Bad start, but now have had some better customer service, but still we await final completion of order. Thanks Michael in Houston
We started with NO STARS kit. not arriving and lost. It took hours with the courier company here in NZ to find out what happened, but finally when I did send the info to Family Tree, Michael in Houston did really try to help. He sent the kit out again, and it did get here finally, though again(the Fedex did not sync well with a local company). The whole time I dialogued with Michael in Houston, he really seemed to care. They did get the kit at headquarters but now hear it is many many weeks before finding the reality of the DNA tests, so that is why it is a three. That is a long time to get the results. But I will say, Michael, is a wonderful customer service person. We await to see the fulfillment of our original order already 10 or so weeks ago.

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