Genealogical Tree – Family Tree & Ancestry for WordPress
by akdevs · Uncategorized
Also makes 2 other plugins · 640+ installs across the portfolio →
Build interactive family trees, create ancestor profiles, and display your genealogy data beautifully on any WordPress site.
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Health
B 76/100
Open vulnerability
Active installs
600+
≈660 estimated
Momentum
-5%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Support resolution scores 0/100. Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
76 health vs 58 average across 25,734 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.8%
of downloads still active
At least 600 of 33.3K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,766 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 3 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Well optimized
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 53 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.1★ over 16 reviews, smoothed to 4.10★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
0 of 4 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
44
Momentum
Holding steady
+0.2
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
31%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+0.1
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| family tree your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| ancestry your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| family | #2 | #5 | 0 |
| family history your tag | #2 | #4 | 0 |
| pedigree your tag | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| genealogy your tag | #3 | #2 | down 1 |
| tree | #4 | #11 | 0 |
| gedcom | #3 | #2 | down 1 |
| trees | #6 | #7 | 0 |
| ancestor | #7 | #6 | — |
| page tree | #6 | #14 | up 1 |
| site tree | #4 | #11 | 0 |
| ancestors | #8 | #8 | 0 |
| font family | #23 | #21 | 0 |
| church | #22 | #17 | 0 |
| children | #24 | #17 | 0 |
40 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 16 listed. 24 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Your five tags are all earning their place. Each gets you onto page 1 of its own search, so none is worth giving up. “tree”, “page tree” and “trees” (#4, #6 and #6 untagged) would be the next worth testing if a slot frees up.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 1.5K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
3
releases in the last 12 months
7mo ago
latest release · v2.2.8 · 14 Apr 2026
39
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 89% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “600+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 5 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 58% of the way through.
Install history since 4 Aug 2022
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Alex T1.3y ago
I wanted to try the Genealogical Tree plugin and added one family name. When I added another, I was immediately prompted to upgrade to Pro. It was disappointing to see that even basic functionality like adding two family names (parents) was locked behind a paywall. This approach makes it impossible to fully evaluate the plugin before being asked for money. This topic was modified 11 months, 4 weeks ago by Alex T. This topic was modified 11 months, 4 weeks ago by Alex T. This topic was modified 11 months, 4 weeks ago by Alex T.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ ma3ry2.6y ago
Love this plugin. It is very easy to set up and I love how it works. Tech support is quick to respond and very helpful. I got it because we are having a family reunion in June, and have not seen each other for about 30 years. I thought it would be nice to have pictures so that we would know who people are when we get together. It would have been nice if the front-end access addon was included with the premium plugin so that I don’t have to do all the work, but for my particular situation, it isn’t worth the extra money.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ designunique3.0y ago
I tried several family tree plugin. But it is one of the most useful.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ irishwhiskey3.3y ago
I just went to pay for the the Pro version upgrade for $50 plus EU Vat. I am a EU Citizen and my purchase is being made within the EU. I completed payment details which were accepted by PayPal so It seemed to me that the contract was completed. But then, after I believed I had paid in full on the PayPal portal, I was returned to the vendor website. When I attempt to get access to the upgrade, I am blocked from access to final payment completion unless I tick a box to waive my consumer rights as an EU Citizen. It appears that I am only allowed to purchase the upgrade if I waive my EU Citizen rights. Hence the one star review for a company that will not deliver unless I waive my rights. The product looks ok and I am happy to buy it, but I have grave misgivings about working with a company that first requires me to surrender my consumer rights as a European Union citizen.. This topic was modified 2 years, 12 months ago by irishwhiskey. Reason: Clarification of confusing payment completion status
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ joebedingfield3.9y ago
The developer responded straight away and fixed my problem remotely – much appreciated and recommended.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ cwm19494.4y ago
I find Genealogical Tree software easy to use. The support is great. I wish they had more extensive documentation
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Studiobug4.4y ago
This is a great plugin for my family site and the support is superb every time. What a great purchase.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ tsteinh4.4y ago
The developer was extremely responsive when a plugin update caused problems and got the issues addressed within a day. Much appreciated!
Read on wp.org ↗
Security history
via Wordfence Intelligence2 open vulnerabilities affect the current version (2.2.8). 1 of 3 disclosed are patched.
- Open Medium · 6.4 Genealogical Tree <= 2.2.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2025-09-22 CVE-2025-58023 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.2.5 No patch available
- 2023-07-18 CVE-2023-33999 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.2.0.8 No patch available
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 6 languages, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
8 of 8 pass · checked 27 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Build interactive family trees, create ancestor profiles, and display your genealogy data beautifully on an..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 6 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 6 of 6 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("whether you are", "use cases").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Zoom.
- ✓ Headings and lists 6 headings and 9 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 3,446 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-06-01 700+ → 600+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2026-05-31 600+ → 700+ up after 326 days in tier
- 2025-07-09 700+ → 600+ down after 198 days in tier
- 2024-12-23 600+ → 700+ up after 4 days in tier
- 2024-12-19 700+ → 600+ down after 2 days in tier
- 2024-12-17 600+ → 700+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2024-12-16 700+ → 600+ down after 4 days in tier
- 2024-12-12 600+ → 700+ up after 1 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
- G Genealogy 50+ installs · 3.6★ · 4 shared tags B
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GeneaCanvas GEDCOM Family Tree 10+ installs · 3.6★ · 4 shared tags -
ForeBranch — installs · 3.6★ · 4 shared tags -
RootsPersona 400+ installs · 4.3★ · 3 shared tags A - W WP Family Tree 100+ installs · 3.8★ · 3 shared tags D
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AP Family Trees 30+ installs · 4.0★ · 3 shared tags B
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