Family Tree Simple

A Collaborative Family Tree Your Whole Family Can Edit

Family Tree Simple · Updated 25 September 2026 · 2 minute read

One shared tree, proper permissions, and no more emailing spreadsheets back and forth.

Family history is a group project. Invite relatives to the same tree, give each the right level of access, and everyone sees the same up to date information.

Invite My Family

Three Permission Levels

  • Admin, full editing including deletions and invitations.
  • Add only, can add people and details but cannot delete existing records.
  • Read only, can explore, search and export but never change anything.

Everyone can see the role they were given on their dashboard, so there is no confusion about what they can do.

Safe by Design

Add-only access is the sweet spot for large families: enthusiastic relatives can contribute everything they know without accidentally deleting a branch someone spent months researching.

Share Beyond Your Collaborators

For relatives who do not want an account, publish a read-only public link. They can browse, search and export a PDF without signing in or editing anything.

Tools for your family history

  • Unlimited collaborators at no cost
  • Admin, add-only and read-only roles
  • Public read-only share links
  • Changes sync for everyone instantly
  • Full export available to owners

Frequently asked questions

How many people can I invite?

As many as you like. There are no per-seat charges.

Can I stop someone deleting records?

Yes, give them the add-only role. They can contribute but cannot delete.

Can relatives view without an account?

Yes, share a public read-only link. It includes search and PDF export but no editing.