webtrees
Collaborative web genealogy app with GEDCOM, Google Maps, multimedia galleries and 20+ languages.
What is webtrees?
webtrees is a collaborative, open source web genealogy application that works with standard GEDCOM files. It lets you create and share family trees online with granular privacy control, pedigree and descendant charts, multimedia galleries, Google Maps, advanced search and support for over 20 languages.
What is webtrees for?
- A family that wants to publish their family tree online and share it with relatives around the world.
- A genealogist working with GEDCOM files who wants a collaborative web interface.
- A family group that wants to add photos and documents linked to tree members.
Main benefits of webtrees
Works with standard GEDCOM files, compatible with most genealogy software.
Granular privacy control at user, family tree and individual level.
Interactive Google Maps for ancestor locations.
Multimedia galleries linked to tree members.
Who should use webtrees?
Families and genealogists who want to publish and share their family tree online collaboratively.
Is webtrees the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- If you want to publish your family tree online with privacy control.
- If you work with GEDCOM files and want a collaborative web interface.
- If you want to add photos and documents linked to tree members.
It might not be for you if…
- If you prefer desktop genealogy software, where programmes like Gramps or Family Tree Maker are more complete offline.
- If you want something simpler, where PhpGedView is a lighter alternative though less actively maintained.
How to install webtrees on your hosting
Open your hosting panel
Log into your miHosting professional hosting panel and open Softaculous, the application installer included with every plan.
Find webtrees
Installs via Softaculous from the hosting panel, choosing domain and admin details.
Configure and go live
Choose the domain, language and admin details. Softaculous creates the database automatically and your install is ready in minutes.
Why install webtrees on miHosting
miHosting's professional shared hosting includes Softaculous, PHP and databases already configured, NVMe storage with no artificial limits, free SSL and real technical support if you need help during installation or maintenance of webtrees.
Install webtrees today
Choose the professional hosting plan that best fits your webtrees project, or try it risk-free with the free plan.
Emprendedor
— free domain included*
- ✓3 websites
- ✓1 free domain* the first year (annual billing)
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- —Node.js, Python and Ruby are not available with Emprendedor.
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Plus
— free domain included*
- ✓15 websites
- ✓1 free domain* the first year (annual billing)
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Node.js, Python and Ruby access
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Webmaster
— free domain included*
- ✓100 websites
- ✓1 free domain* the first year (annual billing)
- ✓Unlimited NVMe SSD storage
- ✓Softaculous — 400+ one-click apps
- ✓Node.js, Python and Ruby access
- ✓Free, automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
- ✓Free migration included
- ✓Real 24/7 technical support
Not sure which to choose?
For 1–3 of your own websites, the Emprendedor plan is more than enough. To manage client sites or multiple projects, the Webmaster plan is the go-to choice for agencies and freelancers.
Node.js, Python and Ruby are included with Plus and Webmaster; they are not available with Emprendedor.
* The first-year free domain is included with the annual price. From the second year onward, it renews at the standard price. Prices in USD. VAT excluded.
Not ready to commit yet?
Try it with the same NVMe infrastructure as the paid plans for 6 months, without a credit card. Your domain is purchased separately and free hosting does not include direct support. Upgrade within those 6 months for a 50% discount.
- ✓ No credit card required
- ✓ Softaculous included
- ✓ Upgrade whenever you want
Frequently asked questions about webtrees
Is webtrees compatible with GEDCOM files?
Yes, it works directly with standard GEDCOM files, the most widely used format in genealogy software.
Does webtrees let you control who sees the family tree?
Yes, it offers granular privacy control at user, family tree and individual level.
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