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    1 === Genealogical Tree - WordPress Family Tree ===
     1=== Genealogical Tree - Family Tree & Ancestry for WordPress ===
    22Contributors: akdevs, freemius
    3 Tags: Family Tree, Genealogy, Ancestry, Family History, GED, Pedigree
    4 Requires at least: 4.4
     3Tags: family tree, genealogy, ancestry, pedigree, family history
     4Requires at least: 5.6
    55Tested up to: 6.8
    66Requires PHP: 7.4
    77Stable tag: 2.2.7
    8 License: GPLv2
    9 
    10 Genealogical Tree is a ultimate solution for creating and displaying family trees, family history, builds ancestor profiles on WordPress.
     8License: GPLv2 or later
     9License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
     10
     11Build interactive family trees, create ancestor profiles, and display your genealogy data beautifully on any WordPress site.
    1112
    1213== Description ==
    1314
    14 Genealogical Tree is a plugin for display family trees and create Ancestor Profiles. This is a perfect plugin for genealogists and family history enthusiasts to display a family information and tree on your website
    15 
    16 == Features  ==
    17 * Display a family tree with unlimited family members (Up to 5th generation of descendants, and 2 generation of ancestors).
    18 * 1 Tree Layout.
    19 * Drag, zoom in, zoom out for better viewing experience.
    20 * Automatic root finder.
    21 * Set any member as root.
    22 * Add family member information according genealogical method.
    23 * Add life events like - Burial, Adoption, Engagement, Marriage, Divorce and more.
    24 * Display family member informations into member page.
    25 * Show all members informations of a family listing page.
    26 * Add contact information.
    27 
    28 == Pro Features ==
    29 * Import Gedcom format (.ged) files.
    30 * Export Gedcom format (.ged) files.
    31 * Create unlimited family groups.
    32 * Create unlimited family trees.
    33 * Total 7 Tree layout with many customizable options
    34 * Horizontal and Vertical view of each layout.
    35 * Showing member image into tree.
    36 * Showing member image into member page.
    37 * Support multiple birth and death recored with different source.
    38 * Support multiple spouses.
    39 * Support multiple parents.
    40 * Display children separately by each spouse.
    41 * Load tree with ajax .
    42 * Manage Sibling Order to display on tree.
    43 * Manage tree style including color, border etc.
    44 * Use of Google Fonts.
    45 * Collapsible features on tree.
    46 * Collaboration / Contribution to build family tree / history.
    47 * Option to add multiple contact information.
    48 * Option to add multiple life event information.
    49 * Display pedigree tree.
    50 
    51 == Contribute ==
    52 
    53 This may have bugs and lack of many features. If you want to contribute on this project, you are more than welcome. Please fork the repository from [Github](https://github.com/akdevsfr/genealogical-tree).
    54 
    55 == Documentation ==
    56 
    57 Getting Started with Genealogical Tree is only a matter of moments.
    58 Check out the detailed [documentation](https://zqe.io/docs/genealogical-tree-documentation/) created by us to help you out to run Genealogical Tree in the best way.
    59 
    60 == LINKS ==
    61 [Demo](https://demo.zqe.io/genealogical-tree/)
    62 [Documentation](https://zqe.io/docs/genealogical-tree-documentation/)
    63 [Pro Version](https://checkout.freemius.com/mode/dialog/plugin/3592/plan/5774/)
     15**Genealogical Tree** is the most comprehensive family tree plugin for WordPress. Whether you are a genealogist, a family historian, or simply want to share your family heritage online, this plugin gives you everything you need to build, manage, and display stunning family trees.
     16
     17= Why Genealogical Tree? =
     18
     19* **Easy to use** - Add family members through a familiar WordPress interface. No coding required.
     20* **Interactive trees** - Visitors can drag, zoom, and explore your family tree on any device.
     21* **Smart root detection** - The plugin automatically identifies the root ancestor of each family group.
     22* **Shortcode powered** - Embed trees anywhere using simple shortcodes.
     23* **Translation ready** - Available in 10+ languages including Arabic, French, German, Spanish, and more.
     24* **Actively maintained** - Regular updates, security patches, and new features since 2019.
     25
     26= Free Features =
     27
     28* Display family trees with unlimited members (up to 5 generations of descendants and 2 generations of ancestors)
     29* Interactive tree with drag, zoom in, and zoom out
     30* Automatic root member detection
     31* Set any member as the tree root
     32* Record family member details using standard genealogical methods
     33* Track life events: birth, burial, adoption, engagement, marriage, divorce, and more
     34* Dedicated member profile pages on the frontend
     35* Family member listing page with all member details
     36* Store contact information for each member
     37* Works with any WordPress theme
     38
     39= Pro Features =
     40
     41Unlock the full potential of your genealogy project with [Genealogical Tree Pro](https://checkout.freemius.com/mode/dialog/plugin/3592/plan/5774/):
     42
     43**Import & Export**
     44
     45* Import GEDCOM (.ged) files from Ancestry, FamilySearch, MyHeritage, and other genealogy software
     46* Export your family data to GEDCOM format for backup or migration
     47
     48**Advanced Tree Layouts**
     49
     50* 7 unique tree layouts with extensive customization options
     51* Switch between horizontal and vertical orientations
     52* Display member photos in the tree and on profile pages
     53* Collapsible tree branches for cleaner navigation
     54* Pedigree tree view for ancestor-focused display
     55
     56**Data Management**
     57
     58* Create unlimited family groups
     59* Create unlimited family trees per group
     60* Support for multiple spouses and multiple parents
     61* Display children grouped by each spouse
     62* Record multiple birth and death records with different sources
     63* Track multiple contact details and life events per member
     64* Manage sibling display order
     65
     66**Customization & Performance**
     67
     68* AJAX-powered tree loading for large family trees
     69* Customize tree colors, borders, fonts, and spacing
     70* Google Fonts integration
     71* Collaboration tools for multiple contributors to build the family tree together
     72
     73= Use Cases =
     74
     75* **Personal genealogy** - Document and share your family history with relatives
     76* **Church & community records** - Maintain genealogical records for congregations or communities
     77* **Historical societies** - Publish family trees for public research
     78* **Heritage websites** - Create a dedicated ancestry website with interactive trees
     79* **Educational projects** - Teach genealogy and family history concepts
     80
     81== Installation ==
     82
     831. Go to **Plugins > Add New** in your WordPress dashboard
     842. Search for **Genealogical Tree**
     853. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**
     864. Navigate to **Jeeon Tree > Add New** to start adding family members
     875. Use the shortcode `[tree id="X"]` to display your family tree on any page
     88
     89For detailed setup instructions, visit the [documentation](https://zqe.io/docs/genealogical-tree-documentation/).
     90
     91== Frequently Asked Questions ==
     92
     93= How do I create my first family tree? =
     94
     95After activating the plugin, go to **Jeeon Tree > Add New** to create your first family member. Add parents, spouses, and children through the member editor. The plugin will automatically build the tree structure. Then use the `[tree]` shortcode on any page to display it.
     96
     97= Can I import data from other genealogy software? =
     98
     99Yes! The Pro version supports GEDCOM (.ged) file import, which is the standard format used by Ancestry, FamilySearch, MyHeritage, Gramps, and virtually all genealogy software.
     100
     101= How many family members can I add? =
     102
     103There is no limit on the number of family members. The free version displays up to 5 generations of descendants and 2 generations of ancestors. The Pro version removes these display limitations.
     104
     105= Does it work with my theme? =
     106
     107Genealogical Tree is designed to work with any properly coded WordPress theme. The tree display uses its own styling and will not conflict with your theme.
     108
     109= Can multiple people contribute to the family tree? =
     110
     111Yes! The Pro version includes collaboration features that allow multiple users to contribute to building the family tree.
     112
     113= Is the plugin translatable? =
     114
     115Yes. The plugin is fully translatable and already includes translations for Arabic, German, Spanish, Persian, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, and Turkish.
     116
     117== Screenshots ==
     118
     1191. Tree Style 1 - Clean tree layout without member images
     1202. Tree Style 1 - Tree layout with member photos
     1213. Tree Style 1 - Horizontal orientation with images (Pro)
     1224. Tree Style 2 - Alternative layout with image support (Pro)
     1235. Tree Style 3 - Compact layout with customization (Pro)
     1246. Automatic root detection - Family roots identified automatically
     1257. Tree management - Admin interface for managing trees
     1268. Member profile - Individual member page on the frontend
     1279. Members directory - All family members listed on one page
     12810. Member editor - Admin area for editing member details
     12911. Multiple records - Birth, death, contact, and event records (Pro)
     13012. Shortcode management - Easy shortcode generation for each family group
     13113. Auto-generated pages - Pages created automatically with shortcodes
     13214. GEDCOM import - Import interface for .ged files (Pro)
     13315. Import success - Confirmation after successful GEDCOM import (Pro)
     134
     135== Links ==
     136
     137* [Live Demo](https://demo.zqe.io/genealogical-tree/)
     138* [Documentation](https://zqe.io/docs/genealogical-tree-documentation/)
     139* [Get Pro Version](https://checkout.freemius.com/mode/dialog/plugin/3592/plan/5774/)
     140* [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/akdevsfr/genealogical-tree)
     141* [Support Forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/genealogical-tree/)
    64142
    65143== Translations ==
     144
     145Genealogical Tree is available in the following languages:
     146
    66147* Arabic (ar) / العربية
    67148* German (de_DE) / Deutsch
    68 * Spanish (es_ES) / Español
    69 * Persian (fa_IR) /فارسی
    70 * French (fr_FR) / Français
     149* Spanish (es_ES) / Espanol
     150* Persian (fa_IR) / فارسی
     151* French (fr_FR) / Francais
    71152* Italian (it_IT) / Italiano
    72153* Dutch (nl_NL) / Nederlands
    73 * Portuguese (pt_BR) / Português do Brasil
     154* Portuguese (pt_BR) / Portugues do Brasil
    74155* Russian (ru_RU) / Русский
    75 * Turkish (tr_TR) / Türkçe
    76 
    77 
    78 == Installation ==
    79 
    80 Search for “Genealogical Tree” under “Plugins” → “Add New” in your WordPress dashboard to install the plugin.
    81 
    82 == Screenshots ==
    83 1. Tree Style 1 Without Image
    84 2. Tree Style 1 With Image
    85 3. Tree Style 1 With Image Horizontal Orientation (Pro)
    86 4. Tree Style 2 (Pro) (Support with Image, No image, Horizontal Orientation)
    87 5. Tree Style 3 (Pro) (Support with Image, No image, Horizontal Orientation)
    88 6. Family Root (Automated)
    89 7. Tree Management
    90 8. Member (Individual) page (Front end)
    91 9. Members page (Front end)
    92 10. Member page (Admin area)
    93 11. Multiple birth, death, contact, event record (Pro)
    94 12. Shortcode for each family group
    95 13. Auto generated page with shortcode
    96 14. Import GED (Pro)
    97 15. Import GED Success (Pro)
     156* Turkish (tr_TR) / Turkce
     157
     158Want to help translate? Contribute via [translate.wordpress.org](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/genealogical-tree/).
    98159
    99160== Changelog ==
    100161
    101162= 2.2.7 - 24 March 2026 =
    102  * Security fix - Sanitize root parameter to prevent XSS vulnerability (CVE-2025-58023)
    103  * Security fix - Escape output in tree display HTML attributes
    104 
    105 = 2.2.6 - 12 Febuary 2025 =
    106  * Bug fix - SDK update, Bug Fix
     163* Security - Fixed reflected XSS vulnerability via root parameter (CVE-2025-58023)
     164* Security - Added proper output escaping in tree display HTML attributes
     165* Maintenance - Tested compatibility with WordPress 6.8
     166
     167= 2.2.6 - 12 February 2025 =
     168* Maintenance - Freemius SDK update
     169* Bug fix - General stability improvements
    107170
    108171= 2.2.5 - 28 January 2025 =
    109  * Bug fix - SDK update, Bug Fix
     172* Maintenance - Freemius SDK update
     173* Bug fix - General stability improvements
    110174
    111175= 2.2.3 - 18 March 2024 =
    112  * Bug fix - SDK update, Addon support
     176* Maintenance - Freemius SDK update
     177* New - Addon support
    113178
    114179= 2.2.0.5 - 18 December 2022 =
    115  * This update may break your genealogy data if you are upgrading from version before 2.1.9. Please keep backup you data before update.
    116  * Bug fix - fix ajax fmaliy and spouse issue
     180* Bug fix - Fixed AJAX family and spouse loading issue
     181* Note - This update may affect genealogy data if upgrading from a version before 2.1.9. Please back up your data before updating.
    117182
    118183= 2.2.0.4 - 9 December 2022 =
    119  * This update may break your genealogy data if you are upgrading from version before 2.1.9. Please keep backup you data before update.
    120  * Bug fix - Get default tree setings on tree setting pages
     184* Bug fix - Fixed default tree settings on tree settings pages
    121185
    122186= 2.2.0.3 - 6 December 2022 =
    123  * This update may break your genealogy data if you are upgrading from version before 2.1.9. Please keep backup you data before update.
    124  * Bug fix
    125  * Updating freemius version to 2.5.3.
     187* Bug fix - General fixes
     188* Maintenance - Updated Freemius SDK to 2.5.3
    126189
    127190= 2.2.0.2 - 4 December 2022 =
    128  * Bug fix - family tree broken since update
     191* Bug fix - Fixed broken family tree display after update
    129192
    130193= 2.2.0.1 - 29 November 2022 =
    131  * Bug fix
     194* Bug fix - General fixes
    132195
    133196= 2.2.0 - 29 November 2022 =
    134  * Bug fix
    135  * Core rewrite
     197* Major - Core architecture rewrite
     198* Bug fix - Multiple stability improvements
    136199
    137200= 2.1.9 - 29 May 2022 =
    138  * Bug fix
     201* Bug fix - General fixes
    139202
    140203= 2.1.8 - 28 May 2022 =
    141  * New Features
    142  * Bug fix
     204* New features and bug fixes
    143205
    144206= 2.1.7 - 8 March 2022 =
    145  * New Features
    146  * Bug fix
     207* New features and bug fixes
    147208
    148209= 2.1.6 - 3 March 2022 =
    149  * New Features
    150  * Bug fix
    151 
    152 = 2.1.5 - 1 Febuary 2022 =
    153  * New Features
    154  * Bug fix
     210* New features and bug fixes
     211
     212= 2.1.5 - 1 February 2022 =
     213* New features and bug fixes
    155214
    156215= 2.1.4 - 21 January 2022 =
    157  * Bug fix
     216* Bug fix
    158217
    159218= 2.1.3 - 06 January 2022 =
    160  * New Features
    161  * Bug fix
    162 
    163 = 2.0.0 - 09 Jun 2021 =
    164  * New Features
    165  * Bug fix
     219* New features and bug fixes
     220
     221= 2.0.0 - 09 June 2021 =
     222* Major release with new features and bug fixes
    166223
    167224= 1.9.0 - 09 January 2021 =
    168  * Ajax Bug fix
    169 
    170 = 1.8.0 - 14 November 2020 =
    171  * Improve features
    172  * Bug fix
    173 
    174 = 1.7.0 - 15 July 2020 =
    175  * New Trees
    176  * New trees
    177  * Improve features
    178 
    179 = 1.6.0 - 04 June 2020 =
    180  * Bug fix
    181  * New trees
    182  * Improve tree
    183 
    184 = 1.5.0 - 25 December 2019 =
    185  * Bug fix
    186  * New trees
    187  * Improve tree
    188 
    189 = 1.4.0 - 27 September 2019 =
    190  * Bug fix
    191  * New tree
    192  * Improve tree
    193 
    194 = 1.3.0 - 29 August 2019 =
    195 * Show birth / death date of father and mother of tree root.
    196 * Add gender icon for siblings.
    197 * Member image size on tree page
    198 * Optimize for find automatic root.
    199 * Hide deleted family.
    200 
    201 = 1.2.0 - 23 August 2019 =
    202 * Rename post type, taxonomy with to avoid other plugin conflict.
    203 * Add ability to multiple birth, death, contact, event record.
    204 * Added new shortcode to display tree list.
    205 * Added tree link into member details.
    206 * Fix display issue on members / member page
    207 
    208  = 1.0.1 - 04 August 2019 =
    209  * Optimize css and js
    210 
    211  = 1.0.0 - 03 August 2019 =
    212  * First Release
     225* Bug fix - AJAX loading improvements
     226
     227[See full changelog on GitHub](https://github.com/akdevsfr/genealogical-tree/releases)
    213228
    214229== Upgrade Notice ==
    215230
    216 = 2.2.7 - 24 March 2026 =
    217  * Security fix - Critical XSS vulnerability patched (CVE-2025-58023). Update immediately.
    218 
    219 = 2.2.6 - 12 Febuary 2025 =
    220  * Bug fix - SDK update, Bug Fix
    221 
    222 = 2.2.5 - 28 January 2025 =
    223  * Bug fix - SDK update, Bug Fix
    224  
    225 = 2.2.3 - 18 March 2024 =
    226  * Bug fix - SDK update, Addon support
    227 
    228 = 2.2.0.5 - 18 December 2022 =
    229  * This update may break your genealogy data if you are upgrading from version before 2.1.9. Please keep backup you data before update.
    230  * Bug fix - fix ajax fmaliy and spouse issue
    231  
    232 = 2.2.0.4 - 9 December 2022 =
    233  * This update may break your genealogy data if you are upgrading from version before 2.1.9. Please keep backup you data before update.
    234  * Bug fix - Get default tree setings on tree setting pages
    235  
    236 = 2.2.0.3 - 6 December 2022 =
    237  * This update may break your genealogy data if you are upgrading from version before 2.1.9. Please keep backup you data before update.
    238  * Bug fix
    239  * Updating freemius version to 2.5.3.
    240 
    241 = 2.2.0.2 - 4 December 2022 =
    242  * This update may break your genealogy data if you are upgrading from version before 2.1.9. Please keep backup you data before update.
    243  * Bug fix - family tree broken since update
    244 
    245 = 2.2.0.1 - 29 November 2022 =
    246  * This update may break your genealogy data. Please keep backup you data before update.
    247  * Bug fix
    248  
    249 = 2.2.0 - 29 November 2022 =
    250  * This update may break your genealogy data. Please keep backup you data before update.
    251  * Bug fix
    252  * Core rewrite
    253  
    254 = 2.1.9 - 29 May 2022 =
    255  * Bug fix
    256  
    257 = 2.1.8 - 28 May 2022 =
    258  * New Features
    259  * Bug fix
    260  
    261 = 2.1.7 - 8 March 2022 =
    262  * New Features
    263  * Bug fix
    264 
    265 = 2.1.6 - 3 March 2022 =
    266  * New Features
    267  * Bug fix
    268 
    269 = 2.1.5 - 1 Febuary 2022 =
    270  * New Features
    271  * Bug fix
    272  
    273 = 2.1.4 - 21 January 2022 =
    274  * Bug fix
    275 
    276 = 2.1.3 - 06 January 2022 =
    277  * New Features
    278  * Bug fix
    279 
    280 = 2..0 - 09 Jun 2021 =
    281  * New Features
    282  * Bug fix
    283 
    284 = 1.9.0 - 09 January 2021 =
    285  * Ajax Bug fix
    286 
    287 = 1.8.0 - 14 November 2020 =
    288  * Improve features
    289  * Bug fix
    290 
    291 = 1.7.0 - 15 July 2020 =
    292  * New Trees
    293  * New trees
    294  * Improve features
    295 
    296 = 1.6.0 - 04 June 2020 =
    297  * Bug fix
    298  * New trees
    299  * Improve tree
    300 
    301 = 1.5.0 - 25 December 2019 =
    302  * Bug fix
    303  * New trees
    304  * Improve tree
    305 
    306 = 1.4.0 - 27 September 2019 =
    307  * Bug fix
    308  * New tree
    309  * Improve tree
    310 
    311 = 1.3.0 - 29 August 2019 =
    312  * Show birth / death date of father and mother of tree root.
    313  * Add gender icon for siblings.
    314  * Member image size on tree page
    315  * Optimize for find automatic root.
    316  * Hide deleted family.
    317 
    318 = 1.2.0 - 23 August 2019 =
    319 * Rename post type, taxonomy with to avoid other plugin conflict.
    320 * Add ability to multiple birth, death, contact, event record.
    321 * Added new shortcode to display tree list.
    322 * Added tree link into member details.
    323 * Fix display issue on members / member page
    324 
    325 = 1.0.0 - 04 August 2019 =
    326 Optimize css and js
    327 
    328 = 1.0.0 - 03 August 2019 =
    329 First Release
     231= 2.2.7 =
     232Security update: Fixes a reflected XSS vulnerability (CVE-2025-58023). All users should update immediately.
     233
     234= 2.2.6 =
     235Freemius SDK update and bug fixes.
     236
     237= 2.2.0 =
     238Major core rewrite. Please back up your data before updating if you are on a version older than 2.1.9.
  • genealogical-tree/trunk/README.txt

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    1 === Genealogical Tree - WordPress Family Tree ===
     1=== Genealogical Tree - Family Tree & Ancestry for WordPress ===
    22Contributors: akdevs, freemius
    3 Tags: Family Tree, Genealogy, Ancestry, Family History, GED, Pedigree
    4 Requires at least: 4.4
     3Tags: family tree, genealogy, ancestry, pedigree, family history
     4Requires at least: 5.6
    55Tested up to: 6.8
    66Requires PHP: 7.4
    77Stable tag: 2.2.7
    8 License: GPLv2
    9 
    10 Genealogical Tree is a ultimate solution for creating and displaying family trees, family history, builds ancestor profiles on WordPress.
     8License: GPLv2 or later
     9License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
     10
     11Build interactive family trees, create ancestor profiles, and display your genealogy data beautifully on any WordPress site.
    1112
    1213== Description ==
    1314
    14 Genealogical Tree is a plugin for display family trees and create Ancestor Profiles. This is a perfect plugin for genealogists and family history enthusiasts to display a family information and tree on your website
    15 
    16 == Features  ==
    17 * Display a family tree with unlimited family members (Up to 5th generation of descendants, and 2 generation of ancestors).
    18 * 1 Tree Layout.
    19 * Drag, zoom in, zoom out for better viewing experience.
    20 * Automatic root finder.
    21 * Set any member as root.
    22 * Add family member information according genealogical method.
    23 * Add life events like - Burial, Adoption, Engagement, Marriage, Divorce and more.
    24 * Display family member informations into member page.
    25 * Show all members informations of a family listing page.
    26 * Add contact information.
    27 
    28 == Pro Features ==
    29 * Import Gedcom format (.ged) files.
    30 * Export Gedcom format (.ged) files.
    31 * Create unlimited family groups.
    32 * Create unlimited family trees.
    33 * Total 7 Tree layout with many customizable options
    34 * Horizontal and Vertical view of each layout.
    35 * Showing member image into tree.
    36 * Showing member image into member page.
    37 * Support multiple birth and death recored with different source.
    38 * Support multiple spouses.
    39 * Support multiple parents.
    40 * Display children separately by each spouse.
    41 * Load tree with ajax .
    42 * Manage Sibling Order to display on tree.
    43 * Manage tree style including color, border etc.
    44 * Use of Google Fonts.
    45 * Collapsible features on tree.
    46 * Collaboration / Contribution to build family tree / history.
    47 * Option to add multiple contact information.
    48 * Option to add multiple life event information.
    49 * Display pedigree tree.
    50 
    51 == Contribute ==
    52 
    53 This may have bugs and lack of many features. If you want to contribute on this project, you are more than welcome. Please fork the repository from [Github](https://github.com/akdevsfr/genealogical-tree).
    54 
    55 == Documentation ==
    56 
    57 Getting Started with Genealogical Tree is only a matter of moments.
    58 Check out the detailed [documentation](https://zqe.io/docs/genealogical-tree-documentation/) created by us to help you out to run Genealogical Tree in the best way.
    59 
    60 == LINKS ==
    61 [Demo](https://demo.zqe.io/genealogical-tree/)
    62 [Documentation](https://zqe.io/docs/genealogical-tree-documentation/)
    63 [Pro Version](https://checkout.freemius.com/mode/dialog/plugin/3592/plan/5774/)
     15**Genealogical Tree** is the most comprehensive family tree plugin for WordPress. Whether you are a genealogist, a family historian, or simply want to share your family heritage online, this plugin gives you everything you need to build, manage, and display stunning family trees.
     16
     17= Why Genealogical Tree? =
     18
     19* **Easy to use** - Add family members through a familiar WordPress interface. No coding required.
     20* **Interactive trees** - Visitors can drag, zoom, and explore your family tree on any device.
     21* **Smart root detection** - The plugin automatically identifies the root ancestor of each family group.
     22* **Shortcode powered** - Embed trees anywhere using simple shortcodes.
     23* **Translation ready** - Available in 10+ languages including Arabic, French, German, Spanish, and more.
     24* **Actively maintained** - Regular updates, security patches, and new features since 2019.
     25
     26= Free Features =
     27
     28* Display family trees with unlimited members (up to 5 generations of descendants and 2 generations of ancestors)
     29* Interactive tree with drag, zoom in, and zoom out
     30* Automatic root member detection
     31* Set any member as the tree root
     32* Record family member details using standard genealogical methods
     33* Track life events: birth, burial, adoption, engagement, marriage, divorce, and more
     34* Dedicated member profile pages on the frontend
     35* Family member listing page with all member details
     36* Store contact information for each member
     37* Works with any WordPress theme
     38
     39= Pro Features =
     40
     41Unlock the full potential of your genealogy project with [Genealogical Tree Pro](https://checkout.freemius.com/mode/dialog/plugin/3592/plan/5774/):
     42
     43**Import & Export**
     44
     45* Import GEDCOM (.ged) files from Ancestry, FamilySearch, MyHeritage, and other genealogy software
     46* Export your family data to GEDCOM format for backup or migration
     47
     48**Advanced Tree Layouts**
     49
     50* 7 unique tree layouts with extensive customization options
     51* Switch between horizontal and vertical orientations
     52* Display member photos in the tree and on profile pages
     53* Collapsible tree branches for cleaner navigation
     54* Pedigree tree view for ancestor-focused display
     55
     56**Data Management**
     57
     58* Create unlimited family groups
     59* Create unlimited family trees per group
     60* Support for multiple spouses and multiple parents
     61* Display children grouped by each spouse
     62* Record multiple birth and death records with different sources
     63* Track multiple contact details and life events per member
     64* Manage sibling display order
     65
     66**Customization & Performance**
     67
     68* AJAX-powered tree loading for large family trees
     69* Customize tree colors, borders, fonts, and spacing
     70* Google Fonts integration
     71* Collaboration tools for multiple contributors to build the family tree together
     72
     73= Use Cases =
     74
     75* **Personal genealogy** - Document and share your family history with relatives
     76* **Church & community records** - Maintain genealogical records for congregations or communities
     77* **Historical societies** - Publish family trees for public research
     78* **Heritage websites** - Create a dedicated ancestry website with interactive trees
     79* **Educational projects** - Teach genealogy and family history concepts
     80
     81== Installation ==
     82
     831. Go to **Plugins > Add New** in your WordPress dashboard
     842. Search for **Genealogical Tree**
     853. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**
     864. Navigate to **Jeeon Tree > Add New** to start adding family members
     875. Use the shortcode `[tree id="X"]` to display your family tree on any page
     88
     89For detailed setup instructions, visit the [documentation](https://zqe.io/docs/genealogical-tree-documentation/).
     90
     91== Frequently Asked Questions ==
     92
     93= How do I create my first family tree? =
     94
     95After activating the plugin, go to **Jeeon Tree > Add New** to create your first family member. Add parents, spouses, and children through the member editor. The plugin will automatically build the tree structure. Then use the `[tree]` shortcode on any page to display it.
     96
     97= Can I import data from other genealogy software? =
     98
     99Yes! The Pro version supports GEDCOM (.ged) file import, which is the standard format used by Ancestry, FamilySearch, MyHeritage, Gramps, and virtually all genealogy software.
     100
     101= How many family members can I add? =
     102
     103There is no limit on the number of family members. The free version displays up to 5 generations of descendants and 2 generations of ancestors. The Pro version removes these display limitations.
     104
     105= Does it work with my theme? =
     106
     107Genealogical Tree is designed to work with any properly coded WordPress theme. The tree display uses its own styling and will not conflict with your theme.
     108
     109= Can multiple people contribute to the family tree? =
     110
     111Yes! The Pro version includes collaboration features that allow multiple users to contribute to building the family tree.
     112
     113= Is the plugin translatable? =
     114
     115Yes. The plugin is fully translatable and already includes translations for Arabic, German, Spanish, Persian, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, and Turkish.
     116
     117== Screenshots ==
     118
     1191. Tree Style 1 - Clean tree layout without member images
     1202. Tree Style 1 - Tree layout with member photos
     1213. Tree Style 1 - Horizontal orientation with images (Pro)
     1224. Tree Style 2 - Alternative layout with image support (Pro)
     1235. Tree Style 3 - Compact layout with customization (Pro)
     1246. Automatic root detection - Family roots identified automatically
     1257. Tree management - Admin interface for managing trees
     1268. Member profile - Individual member page on the frontend
     1279. Members directory - All family members listed on one page
     12810. Member editor - Admin area for editing member details
     12911. Multiple records - Birth, death, contact, and event records (Pro)
     13012. Shortcode management - Easy shortcode generation for each family group
     13113. Auto-generated pages - Pages created automatically with shortcodes
     13214. GEDCOM import - Import interface for .ged files (Pro)
     13315. Import success - Confirmation after successful GEDCOM import (Pro)
     134
     135== Links ==
     136
     137* [Live Demo](https://demo.zqe.io/genealogical-tree/)
     138* [Documentation](https://zqe.io/docs/genealogical-tree-documentation/)
     139* [Get Pro Version](https://checkout.freemius.com/mode/dialog/plugin/3592/plan/5774/)
     140* [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/akdevsfr/genealogical-tree)
     141* [Support Forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/genealogical-tree/)
    64142
    65143== Translations ==
     144
     145Genealogical Tree is available in the following languages:
     146
    66147* Arabic (ar) / العربية
    67148* German (de_DE) / Deutsch
    68 * Spanish (es_ES) / Español
    69 * Persian (fa_IR) /فارسی
    70 * French (fr_FR) / Français
     149* Spanish (es_ES) / Espanol
     150* Persian (fa_IR) / فارسی
     151* French (fr_FR) / Francais
    71152* Italian (it_IT) / Italiano
    72153* Dutch (nl_NL) / Nederlands
    73 * Portuguese (pt_BR) / Português do Brasil
     154* Portuguese (pt_BR) / Portugues do Brasil
    74155* Russian (ru_RU) / Русский
    75 * Turkish (tr_TR) / Türkçe
    76 
    77 
    78 == Installation ==
    79 
    80 Search for “Genealogical Tree” under “Plugins” → “Add New” in your WordPress dashboard to install the plugin.
    81 
    82 == Screenshots ==
    83 1. Tree Style 1 Without Image
    84 2. Tree Style 1 With Image
    85 3. Tree Style 1 With Image Horizontal Orientation (Pro)
    86 4. Tree Style 2 (Pro) (Support with Image, No image, Horizontal Orientation)
    87 5. Tree Style 3 (Pro) (Support with Image, No image, Horizontal Orientation)
    88 6. Family Root (Automated)
    89 7. Tree Management
    90 8. Member (Individual) page (Front end)
    91 9. Members page (Front end)
    92 10. Member page (Admin area)
    93 11. Multiple birth, death, contact, event record (Pro)
    94 12. Shortcode for each family group
    95 13. Auto generated page with shortcode
    96 14. Import GED (Pro)
    97 15. Import GED Success (Pro)
     156* Turkish (tr_TR) / Turkce
     157
     158Want to help translate? Contribute via [translate.wordpress.org](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/genealogical-tree/).
    98159
    99160== Changelog ==
    100161
    101162= 2.2.7 - 24 March 2026 =
    102  * Security fix - Sanitize root parameter to prevent XSS vulnerability (CVE-2025-58023)
    103  * Security fix - Escape output in tree display HTML attributes
    104 
    105 = 2.2.6 - 12 Febuary 2025 =
    106  * Bug fix - SDK update, Bug Fix
     163* Security - Fixed reflected XSS vulnerability via root parameter (CVE-2025-58023)
     164* Security - Added proper output escaping in tree display HTML attributes
     165* Maintenance - Tested compatibility with WordPress 6.8
     166
     167= 2.2.6 - 12 February 2025 =
     168* Maintenance - Freemius SDK update
     169* Bug fix - General stability improvements
    107170
    108171= 2.2.5 - 28 January 2025 =
    109  * Bug fix - SDK update, Bug Fix
     172* Maintenance - Freemius SDK update
     173* Bug fix - General stability improvements
    110174
    111175= 2.2.3 - 18 March 2024 =
    112  * Bug fix - SDK update, Addon support
     176* Maintenance - Freemius SDK update
     177* New - Addon support
    113178
    114179= 2.2.0.5 - 18 December 2022 =
    115  * This update may break your genealogy data if you are upgrading from version before 2.1.9. Please keep backup you data before update.
    116  * Bug fix - fix ajax fmaliy and spouse issue
     180* Bug fix - Fixed AJAX family and spouse loading issue
     181* Note - This update may affect genealogy data if upgrading from a version before 2.1.9. Please back up your data before updating.
    117182
    118183= 2.2.0.4 - 9 December 2022 =
    119  * This update may break your genealogy data if you are upgrading from version before 2.1.9. Please keep backup you data before update.
    120  * Bug fix - Get default tree setings on tree setting pages
     184* Bug fix - Fixed default tree settings on tree settings pages
    121185
    122186= 2.2.0.3 - 6 December 2022 =
    123  * This update may break your genealogy data if you are upgrading from version before 2.1.9. Please keep backup you data before update.
    124  * Bug fix
    125  * Updating freemius version to 2.5.3.
     187* Bug fix - General fixes
     188* Maintenance - Updated Freemius SDK to 2.5.3
    126189
    127190= 2.2.0.2 - 4 December 2022 =
    128  * Bug fix - family tree broken since update
     191* Bug fix - Fixed broken family tree display after update
    129192
    130193= 2.2.0.1 - 29 November 2022 =
    131  * Bug fix
     194* Bug fix - General fixes
    132195
    133196= 2.2.0 - 29 November 2022 =
    134  * Bug fix
    135  * Core rewrite
     197* Major - Core architecture rewrite
     198* Bug fix - Multiple stability improvements
    136199
    137200= 2.1.9 - 29 May 2022 =
    138  * Bug fix
     201* Bug fix - General fixes
    139202
    140203= 2.1.8 - 28 May 2022 =
    141  * New Features
    142  * Bug fix
     204* New features and bug fixes
    143205
    144206= 2.1.7 - 8 March 2022 =
    145  * New Features
    146  * Bug fix
     207* New features and bug fixes
    147208
    148209= 2.1.6 - 3 March 2022 =
    149  * New Features
    150  * Bug fix
    151 
    152 = 2.1.5 - 1 Febuary 2022 =
    153  * New Features
    154  * Bug fix
     210* New features and bug fixes
     211
     212= 2.1.5 - 1 February 2022 =
     213* New features and bug fixes
    155214
    156215= 2.1.4 - 21 January 2022 =
    157  * Bug fix
     216* Bug fix
    158217
    159218= 2.1.3 - 06 January 2022 =
    160  * New Features
    161  * Bug fix
    162 
    163 = 2.0.0 - 09 Jun 2021 =
    164  * New Features
    165  * Bug fix
     219* New features and bug fixes
     220
     221= 2.0.0 - 09 June 2021 =
     222* Major release with new features and bug fixes
    166223
    167224= 1.9.0 - 09 January 2021 =
    168  * Ajax Bug fix
    169 
    170 = 1.8.0 - 14 November 2020 =
    171  * Improve features
    172  * Bug fix
    173 
    174 = 1.7.0 - 15 July 2020 =
    175  * New Trees
    176  * New trees
    177  * Improve features
    178 
    179 = 1.6.0 - 04 June 2020 =
    180  * Bug fix
    181  * New trees
    182  * Improve tree
    183 
    184 = 1.5.0 - 25 December 2019 =
    185  * Bug fix
    186  * New trees
    187  * Improve tree
    188 
    189 = 1.4.0 - 27 September 2019 =
    190  * Bug fix
    191  * New tree
    192  * Improve tree
    193 
    194 = 1.3.0 - 29 August 2019 =
    195 * Show birth / death date of father and mother of tree root.
    196 * Add gender icon for siblings.
    197 * Member image size on tree page
    198 * Optimize for find automatic root.
    199 * Hide deleted family.
    200 
    201 = 1.2.0 - 23 August 2019 =
    202 * Rename post type, taxonomy with to avoid other plugin conflict.
    203 * Add ability to multiple birth, death, contact, event record.
    204 * Added new shortcode to display tree list.
    205 * Added tree link into member details.
    206 * Fix display issue on members / member page
    207 
    208  = 1.0.1 - 04 August 2019 =
    209  * Optimize css and js
    210 
    211  = 1.0.0 - 03 August 2019 =
    212  * First Release
     225* Bug fix - AJAX loading improvements
     226
     227[See full changelog on GitHub](https://github.com/akdevsfr/genealogical-tree/releases)
    213228
    214229== Upgrade Notice ==
    215230
    216 = 2.2.7 - 24 March 2026 =
    217  * Security fix - Critical XSS vulnerability patched (CVE-2025-58023). Update immediately.
    218 
    219 = 2.2.6 - 12 Febuary 2025 =
    220  * Bug fix - SDK update, Bug Fix
    221 
    222 = 2.2.5 - 28 January 2025 =
    223  * Bug fix - SDK update, Bug Fix
    224  
    225 = 2.2.3 - 18 March 2024 =
    226  * Bug fix - SDK update, Addon support
    227 
    228 = 2.2.0.5 - 18 December 2022 =
    229  * This update may break your genealogy data if you are upgrading from version before 2.1.9. Please keep backup you data before update.
    230  * Bug fix - fix ajax fmaliy and spouse issue
    231  
    232 = 2.2.0.4 - 9 December 2022 =
    233  * This update may break your genealogy data if you are upgrading from version before 2.1.9. Please keep backup you data before update.
    234  * Bug fix - Get default tree setings on tree setting pages
    235  
    236 = 2.2.0.3 - 6 December 2022 =
    237  * This update may break your genealogy data if you are upgrading from version before 2.1.9. Please keep backup you data before update.
    238  * Bug fix
    239  * Updating freemius version to 2.5.3.
    240 
    241 = 2.2.0.2 - 4 December 2022 =
    242  * This update may break your genealogy data if you are upgrading from version before 2.1.9. Please keep backup you data before update.
    243  * Bug fix - family tree broken since update
    244 
    245 = 2.2.0.1 - 29 November 2022 =
    246  * This update may break your genealogy data. Please keep backup you data before update.
    247  * Bug fix
    248  
    249 = 2.2.0 - 29 November 2022 =
    250  * This update may break your genealogy data. Please keep backup you data before update.
    251  * Bug fix
    252  * Core rewrite
    253  
    254 = 2.1.9 - 29 May 2022 =
    255  * Bug fix
    256  
    257 = 2.1.8 - 28 May 2022 =
    258  * New Features
    259  * Bug fix
    260  
    261 = 2.1.7 - 8 March 2022 =
    262  * New Features
    263  * Bug fix
    264 
    265 = 2.1.6 - 3 March 2022 =
    266  * New Features
    267  * Bug fix
    268 
    269 = 2.1.5 - 1 Febuary 2022 =
    270  * New Features
    271  * Bug fix
    272  
    273 = 2.1.4 - 21 January 2022 =
    274  * Bug fix
    275 
    276 = 2.1.3 - 06 January 2022 =
    277  * New Features
    278  * Bug fix
    279 
    280 = 2..0 - 09 Jun 2021 =
    281  * New Features
    282  * Bug fix
    283 
    284 = 1.9.0 - 09 January 2021 =
    285  * Ajax Bug fix
    286 
    287 = 1.8.0 - 14 November 2020 =
    288  * Improve features
    289  * Bug fix
    290 
    291 = 1.7.0 - 15 July 2020 =
    292  * New Trees
    293  * New trees
    294  * Improve features
    295 
    296 = 1.6.0 - 04 June 2020 =
    297  * Bug fix
    298  * New trees
    299  * Improve tree
    300 
    301 = 1.5.0 - 25 December 2019 =
    302  * Bug fix
    303  * New trees
    304  * Improve tree
    305 
    306 = 1.4.0 - 27 September 2019 =
    307  * Bug fix
    308  * New tree
    309  * Improve tree
    310 
    311 = 1.3.0 - 29 August 2019 =
    312  * Show birth / death date of father and mother of tree root.
    313  * Add gender icon for siblings.
    314  * Member image size on tree page
    315  * Optimize for find automatic root.
    316  * Hide deleted family.
    317 
    318 = 1.2.0 - 23 August 2019 =
    319 * Rename post type, taxonomy with to avoid other plugin conflict.
    320 * Add ability to multiple birth, death, contact, event record.
    321 * Added new shortcode to display tree list.
    322 * Added tree link into member details.
    323 * Fix display issue on members / member page
    324 
    325 = 1.0.0 - 04 August 2019 =
    326 Optimize css and js
    327 
    328 = 1.0.0 - 03 August 2019 =
    329 First Release
     231= 2.2.7 =
     232Security update: Fixes a reflected XSS vulnerability (CVE-2025-58023). All users should update immediately.
     233
     234= 2.2.6 =
     235Freemius SDK update and bug fixes.
     236
     237= 2.2.0 =
     238Major core rewrite. Please back up your data before updating if you are on a version older than 2.1.9.
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