# WP Term Family

> WP Term Family has 10+ active installs and 82 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 66/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** WP Term Family is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 hours ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

**WP Term Family allows users to assign a Family to any category, tag, or taxonomy term using a dropdown, providing customized functionality for taxonomy terms.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,713
- **Downloads (30 days):** 82 (+192.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 66/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 0.2.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 11, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** John James Jacoby (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/johnjamesjacoby/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-term-families/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [family](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/family/) | #4 | 7 |
| [meta](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meta/) | >100 | 237 |
| [metadata](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/metadata/) | #70 | 129 |
| [taxonomy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/taxonomy/) | >100 | 292 |
| [term](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/term/) | #36 | 49 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| family | #93 | 1,534 |
| meta | >100 | 9,984 |
| metadata | >100 | 6,418 |
| taxonomy | >100 | 4,412 |
| term | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [RootsPersona](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rootspersona/) | 400+ | 4.6/5 (17) | Oct 6, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 2 | [GedShow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gedshow/) | 200+ | 4.6/5 (8) | Mar 30, 2024 | 36/100 |
| 3 | [Genealogy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genealogy/) | 40+ | 2.3/5 (3) | Jun 7, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 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 WP Term Family free?
Yes. WP Term Family is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Term Family safe to use in 2026?
WP Term Family is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 hours ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Term Family?
WP Term Family is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,713 times since it launched in November 2015. It was downloaded 82 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Term Family work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested WP Term Family up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.3 or newer.

### When was WP Term Family last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.0, was released on October 11, 2026 (8 hours ago).

### Who makes WP Term Family?
WP Term Family is developed and maintained by John James Jacoby.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Term Family?
The most popular alternatives to WP Term Family are RootsPersona (400+ installs), GedShow (200+ installs) and Genealogy (40+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-term-families/ · Generated 2026-10-12 07:17 UTC by PageForge