webtrees

webtrees is an open-source collaborative genealogy application that enables viewing and editing family trees through a web interface. It provides comprehensive features for managing genealogical data while maintaining compatibility with desktop applications through GEDCOM support.

Key Features

• Genealogy Management:

  • Full GEDCOM compatibility
  • Complete editing capabilities
  • Privacy controls and access rules
  • Media management for photos/documents
  • Source documentation
  • Extended family relationships

• Collaboration Tools:

  • Multi-user support
  • Shared family tree access
  • Privacy settings per user
  • Change logging
  • Import/export functionality
  • Real-time updates

• Visualization Features:

  • Interactive family trees
  • Charts and reports
  • Statistical analysis
  • Timeline views
  • Geographic mapping
  • Anniversary calendars

• Technical Features:

  • Multi-language support
  • Customizable themes
  • Database-driven architecture
  • API access
  • Mobile-friendly interface
  • Modular design

Who Should Use webtrees

webtrees is ideal for:

• Family historians wanting online collaboration
• Genealogists needing web-based access
• Organizations managing genealogical records
• Users wanting GEDCOM compatibility
• Those seeking privacy-focused sharing

Installation Requirements

• Web server (Apache/NGINX/IIS)
• PHP 7.1 or higher
• MySQL/MariaDB database
• 100MB disk space minimum
• Modern web browser