How Wishr Works - Create & Share Wishlists Easily

Learn how to create, share, and manage your wishlists with Wishr. Simple steps to make gift-giving stress-free for you and your loved ones.

Wishr - Your Wishlist, Your Way

Create and share wishlists for any occasion. Make gift-giving simple with Wishr - the ultimate wishlist app for birthdays, weddings, holidays, and more.

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How Wishr Works

Creating and sharing wishlists has never been easier. Follow these simple steps to get started with Wishr.

Getting Started

1

Create Your Account

Sign up with your email in seconds. Set up biometric authentication (Face ID or fingerprint) for quick, secure access.

  • Simple email registration
  • Optional biometric login
  • Customize your profile
  • Set privacy preferences
2

Create Your First Wishlist

Start a new wishlist for any occasion - birthday, wedding, baby shower, or just because.

  • Name your wishlist
  • Choose an occasion type
  • Set privacy settings
  • Add a custom message
3

Add Items Your Way

Four easy ways to add items: AI visual search, Chrome Extension, paste product links, or add manually.

  • Snap a photo with AI visual search
  • Use the Chrome Extension while browsing
  • Paste URLs for auto-population
  • Manually enter item details
4

Share Your Wishlist

Share via link, QR code, email, text, WhatsApp, or social media. You control who sees your list.

  • Get a unique shareable link
  • Generate QR code
  • Control access permissions
  • Track who viewed your list

Four Ways to Add Items

Choose the method that works best for you. All four are designed to be fast, easy, and accurate.

AI Visual Search

See something you love? Just take a photo.

  1. 1Tap the camera icon in your wishlist
  2. 2Take or upload a photo of the item
  3. 3Our AI identifies the product
  4. 4Review matches and select the right one
  5. 5Item automatically added with details

Chrome Extension

Add items instantly while browsing any online store.

  1. 1Install the Wishr Chrome Extension
  2. 2Browse any product on Amazon, Etsy, etc.
  3. 3Click the Wishr extension icon
  4. 4Product details auto-populate
  5. 5Choose wishlist and save instantly

Auto-Population

Paste any product link and let Wishr do the work.

  1. 1Copy product URL from Amazon, Etsy, Target, etc.
  2. 2Tap "Add Item" and paste the link
  3. 3Wishr extracts title, price, image, description
  4. 4Review and edit if needed
  5. 5Save to your wishlist

Manual Entry

Add items yourself with complete control.

  1. 1Tap "Add Item" and choose manual entry
  2. 2Enter item name and description
  3. 3Add price and product link
  4. 4Upload or link to an image
  5. 5Include size, color, or special notes

Giving the Perfect Gift

When someone shares their wishlist with you, giving the perfect gift is simple and stress-free.

Browse Wishlists

When someone shares a wishlist with you, browse their items and see what they really want.

  • View item details and images
  • See prices and retailer links
  • Read any special notes or preferences
  • Filter by price range

Mark as Purchased

When you buy a gift, mark it as purchased to prevent duplicates.

  • Click to retailer site to purchase
  • Mark item as purchased
  • Choose to reveal identity or stay anonymous
  • Item hidden from other gift-givers

Group Gifting

Coordinate with others on expensive items through group purchases.

  • Initiate or join a group gift
  • See who else is participating
  • Optional WhatsApp group chat
  • Track contributions and coordinate
  • Complete purchase together
Learn more about Group Gifting

Stay Updated

Get notifications when items are purchased or group gifts need attention.

  • Purchase notifications
  • Group gift invitations
  • Access request alerts
  • Message notifications
  • Customize notification preferences

Powerful Features

Privacy & Security

Control who sees your wishlist with granular privacy settings.

  • Public, Friends Only, or Private lists
  • Approve or deny access requests
  • Anonymous or revealed gifting
  • Biometric authentication
  • End-to-end data encryption

Multi-Platform

Access Wishr on web, iOS, and Android (coming soon).

  • Web app available now
  • iOS app in development
  • Android app in development
  • Sync across all devices
  • Responsive mobile web design

Smart Features

Powered by AI and intelligent automation.

  • AI visual product search
  • Smart auto-population
  • Trending product suggestions
  • Price tracking (coming soon)
  • Duplicate detection

Common Questions

Is Wishr free to use?

Yes! All core features are completely free. Create unlimited wishlists, add unlimited items, and use AI visual search at no cost.

Do I need to download an app?

You can use Wishr right now on the web at app.wishr.com. Native iOS and Android apps are coming soon - join our waitlist to be notified when they launch.

Does Wishr sell products?

No, Wishr is a wishlist platform. When you click to purchase an item, you're directed to the retailer's website (like Amazon or Etsy) where the actual transaction happens.

Which retailers work with auto-population?

Auto-population works with thousands of retailers including Amazon, Etsy, Target, Walmart, Best Buy, and most major online stores. Just paste the product URL and we'll handle the rest.

Can people see who bought what?

That's up to the gift giver! When marking an item as purchased, they can choose to reveal their identity or remain anonymous. Either way, the item is marked to prevent duplicates.

Ready to Get Started?

Join thousands of users who have made gift-giving effortless with Wishr. Create your first wishlist in minutes.

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