# GedShow

> GedShow has 200+ active installs, a 4.6/5 rating from 8 reviews and 142 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** GedShow shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**GedShow creates a shortcode to display the contents of an uploaded gedcom file to show the family history of individuals in the file.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 8,682
- **Downloads (30 days):** 142 (+6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.6/5 from 8 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.1.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 30, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.5.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** colinsp (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/colinsp/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/gedshow/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ancestors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ancestors/) | #2 | 4 |
| [family](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/family/) | #2 | 7 |
| [family history](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/family-history/) | #2 | 9 |
| [GEDCOM](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gedcom/) | #2 | 5 |
| [genealogy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/genealogy/) | #3 | 18 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ancestors | #14 | 152 |
| family | >100 | 1,522 |
| family history | #42 | 319 |
| GEDCOM | #5 | 14 |
| genealogy | #10 | 21 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [RootsPersona](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rootspersona/) | 400+ | 4.6/5 (17) | Oct 6, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 3 | [AP Family Trees](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ap-family-trees/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 3, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [CSS Page Ancestors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/css-page-ancestors/) | <10 | — | Nov 19, 2017 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is GedShow free?
Yes. GedShow is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is GedShow safe to use in 2026?
GedShow shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use GedShow?
GedShow is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,682 times since it launched in January 2019. It was downloaded 142 times in the last 30 days.

### Does GedShow work with WordPress 7.1?
GedShow is officially tested up to WordPress 6.5.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does GedShow need?
GedShow requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was GedShow last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.0, was released on March 30, 2024 (3 years ago).

### Who makes GedShow?
GedShow is developed and maintained by colinsp.

### What are the best alternatives to GedShow?
The most popular alternatives to GedShow are RootsPersona (400+ installs), AP Family Trees (20+ installs) and CSS Page Ancestors (<10 installs).


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