Genealogy Software Briefs – Oct 20, 2024

These are the “minor” genealogy software updates that have been released since last Sunday, October 13, 2024. Mainly bug fixes and optimizations.

Note: iOS/iPadOS (iPhone, iPad) and Google Android updates, as well as browser extensions, need to be downloaded from their respective stores. It’s not uncommon for the version numbers and release dates between the same app on different platforms (iPhone vs Android) to be different or slightly off. When the updates are the same between two platforms, the updates are only listed once.

GenealogySoftware.net – Current Genealogy Software Comparison Table (link)

  • Added 3 entries related to the upcoming Family Tree Maker 2024.
  • Added Mein Stammbaum (Windows, Mac, Android)
  • Added GMP to GDAT Conversion Program (v5) (Win, Mac, Linux)
  • Added Genealogical DNA Analysis Tool (GDAT) 2024r03 (Win, Mac, Linux)

23andMe – DNA Testing – October 16, 2024

  • 23andMe – DNA Testing version 13.15.0 – iOS/iPadOS
  • 23andMe – DNA Testing version 5.262.0 – Android/Google Play (same as last week)
  • Minor updates and bug fixes

Ancestry: Family History & DNA – October 14 / 15, 2024

  • Ancestry: Family History & DNA 16.20 – iOS/iPadOS (Oct 15)
  • Ancestry: Family History & DNA 16.20.1 – iOS/iPadOS (Oct 18)
  • Ancestry: Family History & DNA 16.19.3 – Android/Google Play (Oct 14)
  • Ancestry: Family History & DNA 16.20 – Android/Google Play (Oct 17)
    • Not sure if updated on the Amazon Kindle Fire version (Amazon link)
  • Check out our updated DNA Traits page to view your new insights cards. You can also navigate by categories!

Family Tree! – Logic Puzzles 1.7.2 – October 19, 2024Android

  • Bug fixes and optimization.

Family Tree Viewer 5 v1.3 – iOS/iPadOS – October 1, 2024

  • Adding another database. (GenealogySoftware.net note: I’m not sure what this database is)
  • This app is related to the Family Tre Builder 5 app (no relation to the MyHeritage Family Tree Builder app).

Findmypast v 2.16.1 – Android/Google Play – October 16, 2024

  • We’ve fixed the app not appearing correctly on devices using Android 15

Genealogy Assistant 1.4.2 – Chrome Browser Extension – October 18, 2024

Pedigree Thief v3.0.20 – October 14, 2024 – Chrome Browser Extension

  • Added options to reading MyHeritage matches the does not involve opening the chromosome browser.

WikiTree Browser Extension Update v.1.22.5.0 (Preview) 2024-10-13

  • Collapsible Profiles: Adds a Collapse button to profiles and space pages to collapse the sections of a page and make them togglable. This may be useful for very long pages.
  • Add ‘without’ text box to category filters to filter out unwanted profiles.