Web based family history software

About webtrees

webtrees is the web's leading on-line collaborative genealogy application. It is open source software, and costs $ zero - yes, that means totally FREE!

All you need to use it is a website with PHP and MySQL installed.

It works from standard GEDCOM files, and is therefore compatible with every  major desktop application; and it aims to be efficient and effective by using the right combination of third-party tools, design techniques and open standards.

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Latest Releases

webtrees version 2.1.20 released in April, 2024. This supports PHP versions 7.4 - 8.4. This is the latest version of webtrees, and is actively developed and supported. See the release notes for more information.

webtrees version 2.0.26 was released November 2022. It runs on PHP 7.1 - 7.4. It only receives security updates.

webtrees version 1.7.20 was released  June 2022. It runs on PHP 5.3 - 7.3. This is the final release of webtrees 1.7.

Upgrading from earlier versions.

You will need to check/update a few things before you upgrade. Read the upgrade notes before you start.

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webtrees must be installed on a web server.

This can be your own, or one of the hundreds advertised on the web. It must conform to the webtrees requirements described on this page:

System requirements.

If you prefer a host that specialises in webtrees, the following page lists some suppliers able to provide one for you:

Specialist web hosting advertisements.