# Genealogy

> Genealogy has 50+ active installs, a 2.3/5 rating from 3 reviews and 104 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 52/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Genealogy works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 2.3/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

**"Being revamped" Map out your family relationships using the Genealogy plugin.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 11,796
- **Downloads (30 days):** 104 (+15.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 2.3/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 52/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.2.3
- **Last updated:** Jun 7, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** SuitePlugins (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/suiteplugins/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/genealogy/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [family](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/family/) | #3 | 7 |
| [family history](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/family-history/) | #3 | 9 |
| [family tree](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/family-tree/) | #3 | 10 |
| [genealogy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/genealogy/) | #6 | 18 |
| [pedigree](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pedigree/) | #3 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| family | #69 | 1,522 |
| family history | #8 | 319 |
| family tree | #4 | 78 |
| genealogy | #1 | 21 |
| pedigree | #5 | 9 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 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 |
| 2 | [GedShow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gedshow/) | 200+ | 4.6/5 (8) | Mar 30, 2024 | 36/100 |
| 4 | [WP Term Family](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-term-families/) | 10+ | — | Oct 10, 2026 | 48/100 |
| 5 | [Family Friendly](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/family-friendly/) | <10 | — | Nov 20, 2018 | 29/100 |
| 6 | [Family Wiki](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/family-wiki/) | <10 | — | Aug 20, 2026 | 48/100 |
| 7 | [Vinceweb Shopping Lists](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vinceweb-shopping-lists/) | <10 | — | Sep 25, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Genealogy safe to use in 2026?
Genealogy works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 2.3/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Genealogy?
Genealogy is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,796 times since it launched in March 2011. It was downloaded 104 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Genealogy work with WordPress 7.1?
Genealogy is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Genealogy last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.3, was released on June 7, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Genealogy?
Genealogy is developed and maintained by SuitePlugins.

### What are the best alternatives to Genealogy?
The most popular alternatives to Genealogy are RootsPersona (400+ installs), GedShow (200+ installs) and WP Term Family (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genealogy/ · Generated 2026-10-11 02:41 UTC by PageForge