webtrees
Online collaborative genealogy application that enables families to build and share family trees together on the web.
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Open-source online collaborative genealogy for families to build trees together.
Core Features
- Works with standard GEDCOM files for compatibility with all major desktop genealogy software
- Multi-user online editing with version history and media file support
- Granular privacy controls to control who sees what
- Automatic upgrade facility to keep up to date
- Supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite and other databases
What It Can't Do
- •Requires web server and database; for Pretty URLs you need to configure URL rewriting (e.g., Apache mod_rewrite); PHP version must be 7.1~7.4 (older versions use webtrees 1.7); increase PHP memory and execution time for large trees; automatic upgrade may fail due to permissions – always backup.
Use Cases
- Family members spread across the world maintaining family history together
- Family associations or websites providing online genealogy queries
- Historical researchers publishing family data online
- Self-hosted alternative to commercial genealogy sites like Ancestry
Detailed Introduction
webtrees is the web's leading open-source online collaborative genealogy application. It works with standard GEDCOM files, compatible with all major desktop genealogy software. It allows you to view and edit your family tree from any browser, with full editing capabilities, strong privacy controls, and support for media files like photos and documents. Built with PHP and supporting MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, it fosters extended family participation and simplifies collaboration. The project follows PHP Standards Recommendations and is actively maintained by a global community of volunteers.
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Step 1: Download the latest ZIP from GitHub releases and extract files
Step 2: Upload the files to an empty folder on your web server (Apache/Nginx)
Step 3: Open the URL in your browser to launch the setup wizard
- Step 1: Download the latest ZIP from GitHub releases and extract files
- Step 2: Upload the files to an empty folder on your web server (Apache/Nginx)
- Step 3: Open the URL in your browser to launch the setup wizard
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Remove the webtrees directory and drop the corresponding database tables. Make sure to backup data first.
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