A birthday wishlist is a personalized list of gift ideas that helps friends and family know exactly what you’d love for your special day. On GiftList, you can build a universal birthday wishlist by adding items from ANY retailer, tagging your top picks as “Most Wanted,” and sharing via a unique link. Learn more in our FAQ.

GiftList is your all-in-one birthday gifting solution:

• Universal list maker: Add from ANY retailer by pasting a URL or searching our catalog of thousands of products (live pricing & links).
• Cross-platform apps: Available on iOS (download) and Android (download) plus desktop with real-time sync.
• Curated gift guides & Shop: Browse trending birthday gifts in our Shop.
• AI gift finder: Use Genie for personalized birthday gift suggestions.
• Reservation system: When someone purchases from your list, that gift is marked as “Purchased” to prevent duplicates.
• Collaboration: Copy your unique URL or invite collaborators—just like a Google Doc.

Go to Create Your Birthday Wishlist, sign up for a free GiftList account, give your list a name and occasion date (optional), then click “Add Item” to search our catalog or paste any product URL. When you’re ready, share your unique link so loved ones can view and reserve items.

Yes—you must sign up for a free GiftList account to create and manage your birthday wishlist. However, anyone with your unique link can view and reserve items without creating an account.

Absolutely. Birthday wishlists aren’t just for kids—anyone can use GiftList to organize gift ideas and simplify celebrating milestones at any age.

Yes—birthday wishlists are a modern way to communicate gift preferences, reduce guesswork, and ensure you receive gifts you truly want. GiftList makes the process fun, stress-free, and socially acceptable.

Of course. Create separate lists—like “Emily’s 5th Birthday Wishlist”—and fill them with toys, books, and party essentials. GiftList lets you manage multiple wishlists under one account.

We recommend creating your birthday wishlist at least 2–4 weeks before your special day. This gives friends and family plenty of time to reserve or purchase items.

A good birthday wishlist mixes price points and categories:

• Budget: Gifts under $25
• Mid-range: Items $25–$75
• Splurge: Special items $75+
• Experiences: Gift cards, event tickets
• Unique finds: Handcrafted or personalized gifts

Paste any product URL and GiftList will fetch its name, image, price, and link. Or use the “Add Item” search bar to browse our multi-retailer catalog. You can also add items directly from our mobile apps as you browse, or ask Genie for AI-powered suggestions.

Click the options menu on any item and select “Most Wanted.” That tag moves it to the top of your list so gift-givers see your highest priorities first.

Our reservation system marks each purchased item as “Purchased” on your list—so no two people can accidentally buy the same gift.

Click “Share” on your wishlist page to copy your unique URL, then send it via text, email, or social channels. Anyone with that link can view and reserve items.

Yes—you can copy your unique list URL and embed it in a post, or use our share modal to publish directly to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or any platform that supports link previews.

Yes—invite friends or family by email or username to edit your wishlist together. Sharing works like a Google Doc: everyone can add, remove, or tag “Most Wanted” items in real time.

Genie uses advanced AI to analyze your criteria (age, interests, budget) and returns a curated list of birthday gift ideas with real-time pricing. Try it at giftlist.com/genie.

Our Shop features trending & popular birthday gifts—filter by category, price, or recipient to find this year’s hottest presents.

Explore our curated birthday gift guides for unique ideas—from personalized keepsakes to experiential gifts—on the GiftList Gift Guides page.

Choose “Public” (searchable by name/username and visible on your profile), “Friends” (viewable only by your GiftList friends—find them at Find Friends), or “Private” (not searchable or indexed by search engines). Control who can find and view your wishlist.

GiftList automatically marks items as “Purchased” when reserves occur. To see what’s been purchased, filter your wishlist by the “Purchased” tag or check the Purchased section on your page.