PhpGedView
Web genealogy viewer and editor with GEDCOM, multimedia, privacy control and Soundex search.
About PhpGedView
What is PhpGedView?
PhpGedView is a web application for genealogy that lets you view and edit family trees online. It supports GEDCOM file import, full genealogical data editing, advanced privacy control, multimedia management (photos, document images), statistics and Soundex search for non-English languages.
Use cases
What is PhpGedView for?
- A family that wants to publish their family tree online with privacy control.
- A genealogist working with GEDCOM files who needs a basic web interface.
- A community that wants to collaborate on editing genealogical data.
Benefits
Main benefits of PhpGedView
Very lightweight install of only 15.21 MB.
GEDCOM import support from other programs.
Advanced privacy control.
Soundex search for non-English languages.
Is it for you?
Who should use PhpGedView?
Families and genealogists looking for a lightweight web tool to publish a GEDCOM family tree.
Is PhpGedView right for you?
Is PhpGedView the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- If you want to publish a GEDCOM family tree online with a lightweight install.
- If you need a basic web genealogy tool with privacy control.
- If you already have a GEDCOM file and want to display it on the web.
It might not be for you if…
- If you're looking for a more modern, actively maintained tool, where webtrees is PhpGedView's spiritual successor.
- If you need interactive maps and more complete multimedia galleries.
Installation
How to install PhpGedView on your hosting
Open your hosting panel
Log into your miHosting professional hosting panel and open Softaculous, the application installer included with every plan.
Find PhpGedView
Installs via Softaculous from the hosting panel, choosing domain and admin details.
Configure and go live
Choose the domain, language and admin details. Softaculous creates the database automatically and your install is ready in minutes.
Recommended hosting
Why install PhpGedView on miHosting
miHosting's professional shared hosting includes Softaculous, PHP and databases already configured, NVMe storage with no artificial limits, free SSL and real technical support if you need help during installation or maintenance of PhpGedView.
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Frequently asked questions about PhpGedView
Is PhpGedView still a viable option?
It's functional but has not received major updates for some time; webtrees is its spiritual successor and is more actively maintained.
Does PhpGedView support GEDCOM files?
Yes, it supports GEDCOM file import, the standard genealogy data format.
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