Build Your Family Tree
Record only the direct links — parent, child, sibling, spouse. Cousins, grandparents, nieces and nephews are worked out from those, never typed in twice.
A Living Archive of
Humanity's Stories
Every family has a story. Every person has a lineage. World Ancestry is where identity, memory, and belonging come together — built by families, verified by community, preserved for generations.
32
Relationship types you can record
10+
Ways people connect beyond blood
252
Countries and territories — wherever the family scattered
4
Audiences: public, connections, family, only you
28
Privacy combinations to choose from
Free
To build your tree — or join one that already exists
Everything You Need to Preserve Your Legacy
Purpose-built to trace families — not adapted from a generic platform.
Preserve Stories & Memories
Record biographies, upload photos, document occupations, education, and cultural heritage — all in one place.
Discover Connections Worldwide
Search by name, surname and place — and as your tree grows, get suggested relatives based on shared names, places and existing connections.
Community-Verified Relationships
Every connection is confirmed or disputed by family members. Build a tree you can trust, not just assume.
Inclusive by Design
Support for diverse naming traditions, non-Western calendars, oral histories, and multi-cultural family structures.
Common Ancestor Discovery
Instantly visualize the path between any two people in your tree — see exactly how you're related.
Join a Tree Already Growing
You do not have to enter a whole family yourself. Find a relative already on the platform, propose the link, and once they confirm it their branch connects to yours.
Create a Profile, Then Share It
Build a profile for any relative — dates, photos, stories — then send them a link. View-only for someone who will never sign up, or an invitation to claim the profile and own it themselves. Links expire, and you can revoke one at any time.
Message Across the Family
Talk to relatives you are connected to, one to one or in a group thread, without handing anyone your phone number — and decide for yourself who is allowed to start one.
Our Philosophy
Family history is not data entry.
It's an act of love.
Most platforms treat family history as a form-filling exercise. We think differently.World Ancestry is designed for the moments that matter: the first time you add your grandmother's name and see her photo appear. The moment you confirm a cousin relationship and the tree grows. The discovery of a common ancestor five generations back.
We prioritize depth over breadth, accuracy over speed, and meaning over metrics. Your family's story deserves a platform that honors its weight.
“We are the ancestors of the future. What we preserve today becomes someone's identity tomorrow.”
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Start with one name and add the people you remember. Free, no credit card — and if a relative has already started, join their tree instead of beginning again.