Plugin: genealogical-tree (Used by 60 domains)

Genealogical Tree is the most comprehensive family tree plugin for WordPress. Whether you are a genealogist, a family historian, or simply want to share your family heritage online, this plugin gives you everything you need to build, manage, and display stunning family trees.

Why Genealogical Tree?

• Easy to use – Add family members through a familiar WordPress interface. No coding required.
• Interactive trees – Visitors can drag, zoom, and explore your family tree on any device.
• Smart root detection – The plugin automatically identifies the root ancestor of each family group.
• Shortcode powered – Embed trees anywhere using simple shortcodes.
• Translation ready – Available in 10+ languages including Arabic, French, German, Spanish, and more.
• Actively maintained – Regular updates, security patches, and new features since 2019.

Free Features

• Display family trees with unlimited members (up to 5 generations of descendants and 2 generations of ancestors)
• Interactive tree with drag, zoom in, and zoom out
• Automatic root member detection
• Set any member as the tree root
• Record family member details using standard genealogical methods
• Track life events: birth, burial, adoption, engagement, marriage, divorce, and more
• Dedicated member profile pages on the frontend
• Family member listing page with all member details
• Store contact information for each member
• Works with any WordPress theme

Pro Features

Unlock the full potential of your genealogy project with Genealogical Tree Pro:

Import & Export

• Import GEDCOM (.ged) files from Ancestry, FamilySearch, MyHeritage, and other genealogy software
• Export your family data to GEDCOM format for backup or migration

Advanced Tree Layouts

• 7 unique tree layouts with extensive customization options
• Switch between horizontal and vertical orientations
• Display member photos in the tree and on profile pages
• Collapsible tree branches for cleaner navigation
• Pedigree tree view for ancestor-focused display

Data Management

• Create unlimited family groups
• Create unlimited family trees per group
• Support for multiple spouses and multiple parents
• Display children grouped by each spouse
• Record multiple birth and death records with different sources
• Track multiple contact details and life events per member
• Manage sibling display order

Customization & Performance

• AJAX-powered tree loading for large family trees
• Customize tree colors, borders, fonts, and spacing
• Google Fonts integration
• Collaboration tools for multiple contributors to build the family tree together

Use Cases

• Personal genealogy – Document and share your family history with relatives
• Church & community records – Maintain genealogical records for congregations or communities
• Historical societies – Publish family trees for public research
• Heritage websites – Create a dedicated ancestry website with interactive trees
• Educational projects – Teach genealogy and family history concepts

Links

• Live Demo
• Documentation
• Get Pro Version
• GitHub Repository
• Support Forum

Translations

Genealogical Tree is available in the following languages:

• Arabic (ar) / العربية
• German (de_DE) / Deutsch
• Spanish (es_ES) / Espanol
• Persian (fa_IR) / فارسی
• French (fr_FR) / Francais
• Italian (it_IT) / Italiano
• Dutch (nl_NL) / Nederlands
• Portuguese (pt_BR) / Portugues do Brasil
• Russian (ru_RU) / Русский
• Turkish (tr_TR) / Turkce

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