Family Tree - Open Source Free App
Create and host your own Family Trees with this php app
# Life AssistantWhat is Family Tree - Open Source Free App?
A vanilla PHP app to create and explore your own family tree. No frameworks, just clean, open-source code you can use or build on. If it’s helpful, give it a star on GitHub. Feel free to fork it or contribute at: github.com/samukbg/family-tree-php.
Problem
Users previously relied on manual methods or proprietary software for creating family trees, facing difficulties in customization and self-hosting.
Solution
An open-source PHP-based web app that allows users to create, customize, and self-host family trees, with features like genealogy visualization and data export/import.
Customers
Genealogy enthusiasts, family historians, hobbyist developers, educators teaching familial relationships, and open-source contributors.
Unique Features
Vanilla PHP codebase (no frameworks), self-hosting capability, clean/modular architecture for easy customization, and open-source MIT licensing.
User Comments
Praised for simplicity of PHP implementation
Appreciated open-source flexibility
Valued self-hosting privacy
Noted learning curve for non-developers
Requested additional visualization formats
Traction
Open-source GitHub repository with 43 stars, featured on Product Hunt with 43 comments. Basic MVP version released with core genealogy features.
Market Size
The global genealogy services market is valued at $7.3 billion, with Ancestry.com alone boasting 3 million paying subscribers.
