GedShow vs Genealogy (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, GedShow has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 8 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. GedShow has accumulated 7.7K+ total downloads while Genealogy has 11K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | GedShow | Genealogy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | 2.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 7.7K+ | ► | 11K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2011 | |
| Age | 7 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 3.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.1.0 | 1.2.2 |
Rating
4.6/5GedShow
◄Genealogy2.3/5
Total Reviews
8GedShow
◄Genealogy3
Active Installs
200GedShow
◄Genealogy40
Total Downloads
7.7K+GedShow
►Genealogy11K+
Support Resolution
N/AGedShow
GenealogyN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoGedShow
◄Genealogy9 years ago
First Released
2019GedShow
Genealogy2011
Age
7 yearsGedShow
Genealogy15 years
WP Requires
4.9+GedShow
Genealogy3.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+GedShow
Genealogyfalse+
Business Model
FreeGedShow
GenealogyFree
Latest Version
2.1.0GedShow
Genealogy1.2.2
Rating Breakdown
GedShow
4.6/5(8 reviews)
5
75%
4
13%
3
13%
2
0%
1
0%
Genealogy
2.3/5(3 reviews)
5
33%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
67%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GedShow or Genealogy more popular?
GedShow has 200 active installations while Genealogy has 40. GedShow is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — GedShow or Genealogy?
GedShow has a 4.6/5 rating from 8 reviews, while Genealogy has a 2.3/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are GedShow and Genealogy free?
GedShow is free and Genealogy is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — GedShow or Genealogy?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
GedShow was last updated 2 years ago and Genealogy was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.