Introducing ForeBranch:
The WordPress Genealogy Plugin
Built for Today’s Web.
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You’ve spent years researching your past. Now, don’t let your data sit locked away in desktop software. ForeBranch takes your gedcom file and seamlessly transforms your WordPress website into a stunning, interactive family history museum.
ForeBranch: Free vs Pro Yearly vs Pro Lifetime
| Feature | Free (No License) | Pro Yearly ($69.90/year) | Pro Lifetime ($199.90 one-time) |
| Family Trees | ✅ Unlimited trees | ✅ Unlimited trees | ✅ Unlimited trees |
| Individuals Limit | ✅ Unlimited individuals | ✅ Unlimited individuals | ✅ Unlimited individuals |
| GEDCOM Import | ✅ Full support (GEDCOM 5.5, 5.5.1, 5.5.5 and 7.0) | ✅ Full support (GEDCOM 5.5, 5.5.1, 5.5.5 and 7.0) | ✅ Full support (GEDCOM 5.5, 5.5.1, 5.5.5 and 7.0) |
| Front-end | Basic person page | ✅ Full features on Person page, Media Page, LifePath Page, Chart Page, Reports Page and Comments Page | ✅ Full features on Person page, Media Page, LifePath Page, Chart Page, Reports Page and Comments Page |
| Maps & Places | Basic text places | ✅ Interactive maps, geocoding, duplicate merge and correction review | ✅ Interactive maps, geocoding, duplicate merge and correction review |
| Templates | Default only | ✅ All template styles | ✅ All template styles |
| Media Links | ❌ Not available | ✅ Unlimited media links | ✅ Unlimited media links |
| Media Library | ❌ Not available | ✅ Bulk upload, auto-categorize, and link photos to people | ✅ Bulk upload, auto-categorize, and link photos to people |
| Link WordPress Posts | ❌ Not available | ✅ Link to Individual pages | ✅ Link to Individual pages |
| Charts Tab | ❌ Not available | ✅ Fan, Horizontal, Descendant, Ancestor | ✅ Fan, Horizontal, Descendant, Ancestor |
| Reports Tab | ❌ Not available | ✅ Ahnentafel, Descendant, Family Group Sheet | ✅ Ahnentafel, Descendant, Family Group Sheet |
| LifePath Timeline | ❌ Not available | ✅ Interactive person timeline | ✅ Interactive person timeline |
| Relationship Finder | ❌ Not available | ✅ “How are we related?” tool | ✅ “How are we related?” tool |
| AI Biographies | ❌ Not available | ✅ AI-assisted biographies (Gemini, OpenAI, Claude, Groq, Perplexity) | ✅ AI-assisted biographies (Gemini, OpenAI, Claude, Groq, Perplexity) |
| Statistics Hub | ❌ Not available | ✅ Demographics, lifespans, data quality and more | ✅ Demographics, lifespans, data quality and more |
| Historical Context | ❌ Not available | ✅ Historical Facts Integration | ✅ Historical Facts Integration |
| Social Sharing | ❌ Not available | ✅ One-Click Social Sharing | ✅ One-Click Social Sharing |
| Comments & Collaboration | ❌ Not available | ✅ Visitor comments and Suggest Corrections Tool | ✅ Visitor comments and Suggest Corrections Tool |
| Easter Eggs & Flair | ❌ Not Available | ✅ Confetti, Fireworks & Fortune Cookies, others | ✅ Confetti, Fireworks & Fortune Cookies, others |
| WordPress Theme Integration | ❌ Not available | ✅ Enable or disable integration | ✅ Enable or disable integration |
| Expiration | Never expires | Valid for 1 year | Never expires |
| Renewal | Not required | Manual renewal | No renewal needed |
| Support & Updates | Community support | Priority email support + regular updates | Priority email support + lifetime updates |
| Ownership | Free use | Recurring Fees | No recurring fees |
What ForeBranch Does for You:
Who is ForeBranch for?
ForeBranch is ideal for family historians, genealogy societies, memorial and legacy websites, educational projects, and family reunion sites.
What is ForeBranch?
ForeBranch is a WordPress plugin that imports and displays GEDCOM genealogy files on your website, turning your existing family tree into a searchable, interactive experience.
What can ForeBranch do?
Import GEDCOM files (5.5, 5.5.1, 5.5.5 and 7.0)
Display interactive family trees and person profiles
Show sources, with photos and documents in Pro
Provide search and privacy controls
Integrate seamlessly with WordPress
Work on desktop and mobile devices
Pro: Relationship finder (“How are we related?”)
Pro: AI-assisted biographies
Pro: LifePath timelines, charts, and reports
Pro: Genealogy statistics hub
Pro: Interactive maps and place geocoding
Pro: Visitor comments and suggested corrections
What doesn’t ForeBranch do?
Build or edit family trees
Research or discover new ancestors
Connect to Ancestry or FamilySearch
Replace genealogy software
Can I edit my family tree in ForeBranch?
No. All edits are done in your genealogy software. Export an updated GEDCOM file and re-import it to update your website.
Why use ForeBranch instead of genealogy software?
Genealogy software is for research and editing. ForeBranch is for presentation. It focuses on displaying your genealogy data beautifully on WordPress—nothing more, nothing less.
How does ForeBranch work?
Build your tree in genealogy software
Export a GEDCOM file
Import it into ForeBranch
Share your family history online
Do I need special genealogy software?
The only thing you need is a GEDCOM file exported from any major genealogy program.
Publish Stunning, Interactive Trees
Move beyond static web pages. Give your visitors an engaging experience they won’t forget, while maintaining your site’s professional look.
- Total WordPress Theme Compatibility: Built to look great on new FSE block themes and older legacy templates—no coding required.
- Dynamic Visuals: Publish interactive Ancestor and Descendant trees and beautiful Pedigree Charts.
- Rich Profiles: Every person gets a detailed profile with a Life Events Timeline, Source Citations, and integrated Photo Galleries.
- Interactive Maps (Pro): Automatically geocode place names and display life events on clickable, historical maps.
- How Are We Related? (Pro): Visitors can find their connection to anyone in the tree.
- AI Biographies (Pro): Turn dates and facts into readable life stories.
Share with Confidence (Privacy Built-In)
Sharing your family history shouldn’t mean sacrificing the privacy of living relatives.
Total Control: Import and manage all your data from the familiar comfort of your WordPress dashboard.
Automatic Privacy Rules: Instantly hide living individuals using smart, configurable age thresholds and relationship checks.
GEDCOM Tag Honoring: We respect privacy tags built into your original GEDCOM files, ensuring maximum data integrity.
Clean and Control Your Data Quality
Ensure the integrity of your hard-earned research with powerful administrative tools.
System Integrity: Optimize, repair, and manage your data with dedicated Database Utilities.
Effortless Import: Full support for GEDCOM 7.0 (and 5.5.x) with robust, timeout-proof chunked uploads.
Data Cleanup (Pro): Use the built-in Merge Duplicates tool to consolidate messy place names and clean your records automatically.
Ready to See Your Data in Action?
Start with the FREE Version Today!
Test the fit and features on your site with zero commitment.
Stop researching. Start sharing. Install the ForeBranch plugin today and bring your family history to life!
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