Title: GeneaCanvas GEDCOM Family Tree Author: Modern Solutions IT Published: September 9, 2026 Last modified: October 3, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/geneacanvas-gedcom-tree/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3688338) ![](https://ps.w.org/geneacanvas-gedcom-tree/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3689895) # GeneaCanvas GEDCOM Family Tree By [Modern Solutions IT](https://profiles.wordpress.org/donarkanio/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/geneacanvas-gedcom-tree.1.2.3.zip) * [Details](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/geneacanvas-gedcom-tree/#description) * [Reviews](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/geneacanvas-gedcom-tree/#reviews) * [Installation](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/geneacanvas-gedcom-tree/#installation) * [Development](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/geneacanvas-gedcom-tree/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/geneacanvas-gedcom-tree/) ## Description **GeneaCanvas GEDCOM Family Tree** is an exclusive, highly responsive, and animated family tree visualizer for WordPress powered by **D3.js**. Import standard GEDCOM files (`.ged` or `.txt`) directly from your WordPress Media Library and instantly generate clean, interactive vector canvases on any post or page. [View Interactive Demo](https://wptreecanvas.com/demo/) | [Upgrade to PRO](https://wptreecanvas.com/) ### šŸŒ³ Free Features Included in GeneaCanvas * **Fluid Interactive D3.js Canvas:** Smooth drag, pan, and zoom controls optimized for both desktop and mobile touchscreens. * **Organic Layout:** Staggering structure that prevents overlapping nodes, ensuring clean and readable descendant trees. * **Pedigree / Ancestors View:** Focus on a specific person and instantly generate a clean, direct-line ancestor chart (bottom-up) excluding collateral lines. * **Level of Detail (LOD) / Dot Mode:** Automatically compresses complex family nodes into lightweight vector dots at high zoom-out levels for smooth rendering. * **Real-time Search & Focus:** Instant ancestor search with auto-pan and smooth highlight animations focusing on the searched branch. * **Interactive Ancestor Sidebar:** Clicking any person slides out a detailed profile card displaying birth/death dates, locations, and calculated kinship links. * **Unlimited Individuals & Trees:** Full freedom to import and publish family databases of any size. * **Native Shortcode Integration:** Embed trees anywhere using the simple `[gcanvas_tree id="YOUR_ID"]` shortcode. * **Translation Ready:** Fully localized with English, Polish, German, French, Spanish, and Italian included. ### šŸ‘‘ Premium Capabilities in GeneaCanvas PRO Need advanced features for family reunions, printing, or client sites? The **GeneaCanvas PRO** extension unlocks: * **Hourglass View:** Place a selected person in the center to simultaneously visualize their ancestors extending upwards and descendants downwards. * **Kinship Calculator & Visual Lines:** Automatically calculate relationships between any two family members and draw dynamic connecting lines across the canvas. * **Geotagging & Interactive Maps:** Extract life events (births, marriages, deaths) and plot them dynamically on an interactive geographical map view. * **Extended Profile Modal:** Access the full depth of your GEDCOM data, including extensive notes, historical sources, occupations, and custom events. * **Sequential Node Animations:** Premium cascading animations that build the tree generation by generation for a stunning visual experience. * **High-Resolution Vector Export (PDF / SVG):** Generate ultra-sharp, lossless vector files ready for large-format poster printing. * **Theme & Style Customizer:** Change colors, fonts, card borders, and line curves directly from the dashboard. * **Priority Support:** Fast assistance and automated background updates. šŸ‘‰ [Learn more about GeneaCanvas PRO](https://wptreecanvas.com/) ### šŸ“‚ Broad GEDCOM Compatibility GeneaCanvas adheres to the standard GEDCOM 5.5 / 5.5.1 specification and supports exports from all major genealogy software and platforms: * Gramps * RootsMagic * Family Tree Maker (FTM) * MyHeritage * Ancestry.com * Legacy Family Tree * Ahnenblatt ## Installation 1. Upload the `geneacanvas-gedcom-tree` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory, or install the `.zip` file via **Plugins -> Add New -> Upload Plugin**. 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress. 3. Go to **Trees (Canvas)** in your WordPress admin sidebar and click **Add New**. 4. Configure title, height, startup view, and upload your `.ged` or `.txt` file. 5. Copy the generated shortcode (e.g. `[gcanvas_tree id="12"]`) and paste it into any page or post. ## FAQ ### What file formats are supported? Standard GEDCOM (`.ged` or `.txt`) files exported from any genealogy software. ### Is there a limit on the number of people or trees in the free version? No. GeneaCanvas allows you to import unlimited individuals and create unlimited family trees without artificial restrictions. ### How do I embed a tree on a specific page? Simply paste the shortcode generated in the tree settings, for example: `[gcanvas_tree id="123"]`. ### How do I export my tree to a high-resolution printable PDF? High-resolution vector export (PDF and SVG) for large-format physical posters is available in [GeneaCanvas PRO](https://wptreecanvas.com/pro). ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers ā€œGeneaCanvas GEDCOM Family Treeā€ is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Modern Solutions IT ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/donarkanio/) [Translate ā€œGeneaCanvas GEDCOM Family Treeā€ into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/geneacanvas-gedcom-tree) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geneacanvas-gedcom-tree/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/geneacanvas-gedcom-tree/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/geneacanvas-gedcom-tree/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/geneacanvas-gedcom-tree/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.2.3 * Fix: Resolved an issue where translations were ignored and the interface defaulted to English. Textdomain loading is now hooked early on init with proper relative path resolution. #### 1.2.2 * Feature: Added a dedicated mobile off-canvas drawer menu (hamburger toggle) for toolbar controls on mobile devices (max-width: 768px). * Enhancement: Streamlined mobile viewport layout keeping only the search bar and family header visible for maximal tree canvas space on 100vh screens. * Fix: Relocated mobile off-canvas container to document body to eliminate clipping caused by overflow:hidden wrappers on various themes. * Fix: Fixed search navigation and person auto-focus when operating inside the Pedigree (ancestor) mode. * Fix: Raised search dropdown suggestions z-index to overlay clan title labels on mobile displays. * Fix: Auto-close individual details sidebar when navigating through blood line or spouse clan links to expose camera transitions. * Tweak: Replaced non-standard arrow glyphs with universal standard unicode arrows for consistent cross-device rendering. #### 1.2.1 * Enhancement: Added full plugin translations for German (de_DE), French (fr_FR), Spanish (es_ES), and Italian (it_IT) to support a global user base. #### 1.2.0 * Feature: Introduced the ā€œPedigree Viewā€ (Ancestors Mode). You can now select any person and generate a clean, direct-line ancestor chart upwards without collateral branches. * Feature: Added a ā€œReturn to full treeā€ reset button in the UI to seamlessly switch back to the complete canvas view. * Enhancement: Updated `readme.txt` tags to strictly comply with WordPress.org repository guidelines (limited to 5 tags). * Enhancement: Prepared core architecture to seamlessly integrate with new GeneaCanvas PRO features (Hourglass View, Interactive Maps, Kinship Calculator). #### 1.1.4 * Fix: Fixed clan root detection and descendant tree building for multiple marriagesā€” prevented mothers from hijacking husband clans and combining half-siblings under step-parents. * Enhancement: Added interactive background SVG tree artwork into the D3 canvas layer that zooms, pans, and dynamically adopts the active color theme. * Enhancement: Implemented dynamic bounding box calculation for the background tree ā€” automatically resizes to fit small clans (1-2 generations) as well as massive Giga-Trees. * Fix: Bottom-anchored the background tree to ensure root ancestors and founder cards always sit naturally at the trunk and roots. * Fix: Fixed WordPress `wp_localize_script` boolean string-casting bug where startup settings for ā€œDot Modeā€ and ā€œOrganic (Beautiful) Treeā€ were ignored. * Fix: Resolved startup view bug where selecting ā€œGiga-Treeā€ or specific clans defaulted back to the Forest view. * Fix: Added event protection against synthetic browser autofill and theme `change` events on the clan selector dropdown during page load. * Fix: Improved `resetTreePerspective()` camera framing with responsive scaling for mobile/tablet screens and support for Giga-Tree with duplicates. #### 1.1.3 * Fix: Improved tree canvas rendering logic. * Tweak: Redesigned header layout into a structured two-row layout (clan title and statistics on top, toolbar controls below). * Fix: Removed unwanted theme margins between the clan title and subtitle. * Tweak: Removed bottom border line from the header for a cleaner, modern look. * Tweak: Improved responsiveness and alignment of the stats block and control buttons. #### 1.1.2 * Enhancement: Redesigned mobile and tablet UX with an ultra-compact HUD and fixed bottom clan navigation bar. * Enhancement: Dynamic branch and line stroke highlighting now fully inherits active CSS theme colors. * Enhancement: Optimized D3.js spacing grid to ensure spouses and siblings never overlap in standard tree mode. * Enhancement: Integrated extensible JavaScript callback hooks for modular tree layout customizers. * Enhancement: Standardized all internal file operations using native WP_Filesystem and wp_delete_file APIs. * Fix: Expanded SVG foreignObject viewport bounds to eliminate rectangular clipping on glow highlight animations. * Fix: Added automated mobile sidebar drawer closing when navigating through relatives and search results. * Fix: Adjusted mobile z-index layering so full-width details drawers seamlessly overlay navigation controls. * Fix: Hardened security with comprehensive input unslashing, sanitization, and output escaping. * Fix: Unified all internal function prefixes and text domains to match WordPress. org standards. #### 1.1.1 * Enhanced translation loading and text domain handling. * Expanded and improved documentation. * Performance optimizations for large GEDCOM datasets. #### 1.1.0 * Initial public release on WordPress.org. ## Meta * Version **1.2.3** * Last updated **3 days ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0.6** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/geneacanvas-gedcom-tree/) * Tags * [Ancestry](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/ancestry/)[family tree](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/family-tree/) [GEDCOM](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/gedcom/)[genealogy](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/genealogy/) [pedigree](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/pedigree/) * [Advanced View](https://vec.wordpress.org/plugins/geneacanvas-gedcom-tree/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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