Getting Started with WantThis
Create your first wishlist or gift list, add items from any retailer, share with friends and family, and keep gift buying organised and surprise-safe.
Create your first list
Create a list for an occasion (Birthday, Christmas, Wedding) or a general wishlist for year-round ideas.
Tips:
- Keep list names short and obvious (“Stuart – Birthday”)
- Use notes for sizes, colour preferences, or “please don't buy this exact one”
Add items fast
You can add items in three ways:
Paste a link
Copy a product URL from any retailer and paste it into WantThis.
Share to WantThis
From your phone's browser (Safari, Chrome) or retailer apps, use the share button and choose “Add to WantThis”.
Add manually
Great for experiences (tickets, subscriptions) or items you found in-store.
Share your list
Send the share link to friends and family. They can browse and reserve items so gift buying stays organised — no duplicate gifts.
Keep gifts a surprise
WantThis is designed so the list owner can manage what they want without seeing who's buying what. Gifters can reserve items, and reservations stay hidden from the list owner.
Turn on price tracking (optional)
For items where it's supported, enable tracking and choose an alert threshold (e.g., 10%). WantThis will record price history and can notify you when the price drops.
Learn more in the Price Tracking guide.
More resources
- Make a birthday wishlist your family can see — share a list and keep the surprise
- Help & FAQ — answers to the most common questions
- Price Tracking Guide — learn how to monitor prices and get alerts
- Black Friday price tracker — spot the genuine deals and save on Christmas
- Gift list QR codes for party invites — let guests scan and reserve
Ready to create your first list?
It takes under a minute — free, no credit card required.
Create Your Free Account