# Genealogical Tree – Family Tree & Ancestry for WordPress

> Genealogical Tree has 600+ active installs, a 4.1/5 rating from 16 reviews and 436 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 63/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Genealogical Tree is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 63/100 on our health check.

**Build interactive family trees, create ancestor profiles, and display your genealogy data beautifully on any WordPress site.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 600+
- **Total downloads:** 33,076
- **Downloads (30 days):** 436 (+31.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.1/5 from 16 reviews
- **Health score:** 63/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.2.8
- **Last updated:** Sep 8, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.6+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 3 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** akdevs (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/akdevs/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/genealogical-tree/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Ancestry](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ancestry/) | #1 | 2 |
| [family history](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/family-history/) | #1 | 9 |
| [family tree](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/family-tree/) | #1 | 10 |
| [genealogy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/genealogy/) | #1 | 18 |
| [pedigree](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pedigree/) | #1 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry | #1 | 8 |
| family history | #1 | 321 |
| family tree | #1 | 78 |
| genealogy | #2 | 21 |
| pedigree | #2 | 9 |

## Version adoption

- 2.2: 91%
- 2.1: 9.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [GeneaCanvas GEDCOM Family Tree](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/geneacanvas-gedcom-tree/) | <10 | — | Oct 3, 2026 | 59/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Genealogical Tree safe to use in 2026?
Genealogical Tree is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 63/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Genealogical Tree?
Genealogical Tree is active on 600+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 33,076 times since it launched in August 2019. It was downloaded 436 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Genealogical Tree work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Genealogical Tree up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.6 or newer.

### What PHP version does Genealogical Tree need?
Genealogical Tree requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Genealogical Tree last updated?
The latest version, 2.2.8, was released on September 8, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Genealogical Tree?
Genealogical Tree is developed and maintained by akdevs.

### What are the best alternatives to Genealogical Tree?
The most popular alternatives to Genealogical Tree are GeneaCanvas GEDCOM Family T… (<10 installs).


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