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Best DNA Test

AncestryDNA

Top-recommended DNA testing kit with one of the largest reference databases for ethnicity and family matching. Wirecutter's pick for ancestry testing.

$60-$100
Pros
  • One of the largest DNA reference databases
  • Strong family-finder matching features
  • Results uploadable to FamilyTreeDNA for expanded matching
  • Well-established and widely trusted
Cons
  • Subscription needed for full family tree features
  • Privacy concerns with DNA data storage
  • Ethnicity estimates can still be imprecise
Why we recommend it

AncestryDNA wins on database size — the bigger the reference pool, the more accurate your results, and Ancestry has the largest.

Wirecutter

The larger and more diverse the sample size, the greater the likelihood that you'll receive informative ethnicity and family tree results.