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📣 sherdil2022

Any modern mobile friendly family tree / genealogy builders?


I have used most of the ones out there already but I hate the UI and UX of those. They are like they were built in the 90s and don't have much oomph.

I can build one (semi vibe-code actually) - but before I do wanted to find out if there are any modern (optionally mobile friendly - since I know small screens and family trees don't mix).


  👤 drekipus Accepted Answer ✓
I would actually love for something like this.

I thought about making my own version, one where I could upload photos and videos, so that I could cross-reference.

"Look here's aunty Mel with uncle Roy. This was back in 1992, so it must have been in Brisbane" etc.

I have a complicated family history; immigration, DoCS, siblings put up for adoption, step parents with their own family tree, etc.

I have managed to retain some original photographs and letters, and would love to store them somewhere and begin to cross-reference them, so that I could see all the photos relating to one person, etc.

I've almost thought about getting some open source Facebook clone and using that.

(Edit: by coincidence, I just got a renewal reminder for the domain I bought for this project, maybe I'll kick the can for another year)


👤 aristofun
Is it only UI that deters you from using known alternatives?

Or price, features, limitations?