webtrees
Collaborative web genealogy app with GEDCOM, Google Maps, multimedia galleries and 20+ languages.
About webtrees
What is webtrees?
webtrees is a collaborative, open source web genealogy application that works with standard GEDCOM files. It lets you create and share family trees online with granular privacy control, pedigree and descendant charts, multimedia galleries, Google Maps, advanced search and support for over 20 languages.
Use cases
What is webtrees for?
- A family that wants to publish their family tree online and share it with relatives around the world.
- A genealogist working with GEDCOM files who wants a collaborative web interface.
- A family group that wants to add photos and documents linked to tree members.
Benefits
Main benefits of webtrees
Works with standard GEDCOM files, compatible with most genealogy software.
Granular privacy control at user, family tree and individual level.
Interactive Google Maps for ancestor locations.
Multimedia galleries linked to tree members.
Is it for you?
Who should use webtrees?
Families and genealogists who want to publish and share their family tree online collaboratively.
Is webtrees right for you?
Is webtrees the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- If you want to publish your family tree online with privacy control.
- If you work with GEDCOM files and want a collaborative web interface.
- If you want to add photos and documents linked to tree members.
It might not be for you if…
- If you prefer desktop genealogy software, where programmes like Gramps or Family Tree Maker are more complete offline.
- If you want something simpler, where PhpGedView is a lighter alternative though less actively maintained.
Installation
How to install webtrees 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 webtrees
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 webtrees 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 webtrees.
Choose your plan
Install webtrees today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your webtrees project, or try it risk-free with the free plan.
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Frequently asked questions about webtrees
Is webtrees compatible with GEDCOM files?
Yes, it works directly with standard GEDCOM files, the most widely used format in genealogy software.
Does webtrees let you control who sees the family tree?
Yes, it offers granular privacy control at user, family tree and individual level.
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