Webtrees is a free, feature-rich, open source web-based genealogy application intended for collaborative use.
It’s compatible with standard GEDCOM files and is therefore compatible with every major desktop application.
Webtrees aims to to be efficient and effective by using the right combination of third-party tools, design techniques and open standards. It is a fork of PhpGedView.
Key Features
- Full editing capabilities.
- Full privacy functions.
- Powerful search facility.
- Charts:
- Ancestry tree: Ancestry Chart, Pedigree Chart, Circle Diagram and Compact Chart.
- Descendancy tree: Descendancy Chart, Family Book Chart.
- Combined Ancestry and Descendancy tree: Hourglass Chart, Interactive Tree.
- Single line joining two individuals: Relationship Chart.
- Time span: Timeline Chart, Lifespan Chart.
- Lists.
- Reports.
- Sources and Repositories.
- Calendar.
- Supports multimedia like photos and document images.
- Supports GEDCOM files.
- Supports 36 languages.
Website: www.webtrees.net
Support: Forum
Developer: webtrees development team
License: GNU General Public License v3.0

Webtrees is written in PHP. Learn PHP with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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