How often does FamilyTreeDNA update their tree?

FamilyTreeDNA updates the phylogenetic tree when we have substantial evidence that there is a new branch or a new placement for a branch.

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Am I able to download my raw data?
Am I able to download my raw data?
Do SNPs ever “mutate back?”
Do SNPs ever “mutate back?”
Are Y-DNA haplogroups the same as mtDNA haplogroups?
Are Y-DNA haplogroups the same as mtDNA haplogroups?
How are haplogroups and their subclades named?
How are haplogroups and their subclades named?
How does Y-chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) haplogroup prediction work?
How does Y-chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) haplogroup prediction work?
How do I know which SNPs make sense for me to order?
How do I know which SNPs make sense for me to order?
What is the geographic and historic origin of my Y-chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) haplogroup?
What is the geographic and historic origin of my Y-chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) haplogroup?
How many generations do the Y-chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) SNP tests trace?
How many generations do the Y-chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) SNP tests trace?
Do I have to order a Y-chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) STR test before I take a SNP test?
Do I have to order a Y-chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) STR test before I take a SNP test?
Can I skip extensive SNP testing and just test for a downstream Advanced Order SNP? If I am positive, may I assume that I also have all the SNPs above it?
Can I skip extensive SNP testing and just test for a downstream Advanced Order SNP? If I am positive, may I assume that I also have all the SNPs above it?
Are Y-chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) SNPs ever related to recent times and genealogy? Are they always for historic periods and more ancient ancestry?
Are Y-chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) SNPs ever related to recent times and genealogy? Are they always for historic periods and more ancient ancestry?
I believe that I have found an error in the FamilyTreeDNA Y-DNA Haplotree. Who should I contact?
I believe that I have found an error in the FamilyTreeDNA Y-DNA Haplotree. Who should I contact?
When comparing genetic distance between people, which is more important to look at SNPs or STRs?
When comparing genetic distance between people, which is more important to look at SNPs or STRs?
What are the differences between SNPs and STRs?
What are the differences between SNPs and STRs?
I also tested at another company. They placed me in a different haplogroup. How can this be?
I also tested at another company. They placed me in a different haplogroup. How can this be?
What is the difference between a Y-chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) SNP test and FamilyTreeDNA’s Y-DNA STR tests?
What is the difference between a Y-chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) SNP test and FamilyTreeDNA’s Y-DNA STR tests?
Is a Y-chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) SNP test medical?
Is a Y-chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) SNP test medical?
I have limited DNA testing funds. What’s my best strategy? Should I upgrade to more markers or do SNP testing?
I have limited DNA testing funds. What’s my best strategy? Should I upgrade to more markers or do SNP testing?
I have already taken a Y-chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) STR test. Why do I need to take a SNP test? What more can it show me?
I have already taken a Y-chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) STR test. Why do I need to take a SNP test? What more can it show me?
If Y-chromosome haplogroups change, does that mean my results are wrong or inconclusive?
If Y-chromosome haplogroups change, does that mean my results are wrong or inconclusive?
What was the first version of the Y Chromosome Consortium’s phylogenetic tree?
What was the first version of the Y Chromosome Consortium’s phylogenetic tree?
When should I take a Y-DNA haplogroup test?
When should I take a Y-DNA haplogroup test?
On the Y-DNA – Haplotree page, what do the letters and numbers in the Haplogroup Information box mean?
On the Y-DNA – Haplotree page, what do the letters and numbers in the Haplogroup Information box mean?
On Public Project Websites, why are some haplogroups shown in red? Why are other haplogroups shown in green?
On Public Project Websites, why are some haplogroups shown in red? Why are other haplogroups shown in green?
Should I test my Y-chromosome (Y-DNA) haplogroup?
Should I test my Y-chromosome (Y-DNA) haplogroup?
What is the difference between a Y-chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) haplogroup project and a surname or paternal lineage project?
What is the difference between a Y-chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) haplogroup project and a surname or paternal lineage project?
What is a Y-chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) haplogroup project?
What is a Y-chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) haplogroup project?
What does a Y-chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) haplogroup tell us?
What does a Y-chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) haplogroup tell us?
What is a Y-chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) haplogroup?
What is a Y-chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) haplogroup?