Free since 2004 · No adverts · Any shop
Tell people what you’d actually like.
One simple gift list for birthdays, weddings, new babies, Christmas or no reason at all. Add anything from any shop, online or not, and friends can see it without signing up.
253,005 items on 88,757 lists and counting
Looking for someone’s list?
Search by their name or email. You don’t need an account to view a list or promise a gift.
Why people use WhatToGive
Less guesswork for your friends, less waste and fewer duplicate toasters for you.
Any shop, online or not
Add things from anywhere. Paste a web link and we’ll fetch the picture for you.
Friends don’t need to sign up
Share your link and anyone can view your list and promise a gift.
Charity gifts welcome
Mix charity donations and ordinary presents on the same list.
A "please, no" list
Politely list the things you’d rather not get. Your cupboards will thank you.
Alerts as gifts are promised
Get an email when something’s taken, without spoiling the surprise of who.
As many lists as you like
One for each child, one for Christmas, one for the wedding. Friends see them all from one link.
How it works
Start your list
Pop in your email, or just pick a username. It takes under a minute.
Add what you’d like
Anything from any shop, plus charity gifts and a note for the people looking.
Share the link
Friends promise gifts so nobody doubles up, and you get a nudge each time.
“Our guests have commented on how easy it is to use.”
“We were really happy with WhatToGive for our wedding list. It meant that everyone had a choice.”
“We are really excited by this website and what it offers.”
Your list, sorted in a minute.
Totally free, no adverts, and no card details. Ever.