DNA relative matching works by comparing segments of your DNA with other individuals in our database. When two people share identical segments, it indicates a genetic relationship. The length and number of these shared segments help determine how closely related you are.

Our relationship predictions are highly accurate for close relatives (parents, siblings, and first cousins). For more distant relationships, we provide estimates based on the amount of shared DNA. These estimates become more precise as our database grows and our algorithms improve.

Once you and your friends or family members have both taken our DNA test, you can invite them to connect through our platform. After they accept, you'll be able to see detailed genetic similarity percentages and shared DNA segments between you. This offers fascinating insights into exactly how genetically similar you are to the people in your life.

Our social connection feature allows you to message and connect with people who share DNA with you, but only if both parties have opted in to the feature. You control your privacy settings and can choose whether to be discoverable, what information to share, and who can contact you. It's a safe way to expand your family network based on genetic connections.

Yes, privacy is important to us. You can control your visibility settings and choose whether to be discoverable by potential relatives. You can also decide how much information to share with your matches.

We estimate the time to the most recent common ancestor based on the length and pattern of shared DNA segments. Shorter segments generally indicate more distant relationships, while longer segments suggest closer connections. This is combined with statistical models to provide a timeline estimate.

For our celebrity comparisons, we use publicly available DNA data from notable figures when available, or DNA data from individuals who have consented to its use. We then compare your DNA to identify shared segments and estimate relationships, just as we do with other users in our database.