Geni's World Family Tree Reaches 200 Million Profiles!

We're thrilled to share an exciting new milestone - Geni's World Family Tree has now surpassed 200 million profiles! This incredible achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion of our amazing community. As a token of our appreciation, we're giving a FREE day of Geni Pro to all users who have added at least one profile to Geni.

Pope Leo XIV's Creole Roots Leads to a Surprising Hollywood Connection

According to Geni's World Family Tree, Pope Leo XIV and actress Shailene Woodley are second cousins thrice removed! The pair share common Creole ancestors.

Introducing the Family Tree Fan Chart View

We're thrilled to announce the newest addition to Geni's family tree views - the fan chart! The fan chart view illustrates the family tree in a new and exciting way, offering a different perspective on your family history.

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Personalize Profile Names with Custom Profile Facts

Take your custom name preferences further by adding custom profile facts to profile name displays. It's now easier than ever to personalize your Geni experience while keeping collaboration seamless.

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Pro: Wikitext Formatting in Discussions and Inbox Messages

Wikitext formatting is now available in discussions and inbox messages to Geni Pro subscribers. Geni Pro members may now customize the format of your discussion and inbox messages, and include hyperlinks and images!

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Highlights from RootsTech 2025

We had an amazing experience at RootsTech 2025! This global conference never fails to bring together passionate family history enthusiasts. From engaging conversations with Geni users to unveiling an exciting new feature, our time at RootsTech was packed with some unforgettable moments.

Cleaning Up the Family Tree

With spring in the air, now is the perfect time to do a little spring cleaning in your family tree. Read about what you can do to get the Geni family tree organized and cleaned up so that you can continue your genealogy research.