Ancestry: Family History & DNA
by Ancestry.com
· Books & Reference
· Free
On Google Play since November 2011
· Data updated
Ancestry: Family History & DNA is made and published by Ancestry.com. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Ancestry.com. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Ancestry.com and are shown as published on Google Play.
4.64
175,052 reviews
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Genealogy, records & ethnicity: find relative & ancestor stories for your tree
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AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopularLoved by usersTop 10- Rating on Google Play
- 4.64
- 175,052 ratings
- Installs
- 13 million
- Last updated
- February 24, 2026
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- N/A
Ancestry: Family History & DNA is popular, with 13 million installs. Users love it: 4.6 stars from 175,052 ratings. Its best ranking is #4 in Top Grossing, Books & Reference in United Kingdom.
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on Ancestry: Family History & DNA for Android
★★★★★
richard bossart
· Nov 4, 2026
Ancestry has been a very useful tool to help me find my relatives, going back generations. You can easily spend an enjoyable few hours researching your family tree.
★★★★★
Traci Billiot
· Nov 4, 2026
I am absolutely loving this app. I am learning new things about my ancestors that I didn't know. I can't wait for my DNA kit and traits kit. I am so eager to learn more. Thank you Ancestory.
★★★★★
Kenneth Williams
· Oct 23, 2026
Kenneth Williams I like the app I'm from America my ancestors are from America all the way back from the 1700s all in America not Africa I did my genealogy you all need to fix that I love you out it's hard for me to afford it as in a senior on a fixed income.
★★☆☆☆
Ingrid Stonitsch
· Oct 21, 2026
Every other year there is an update that changes where your ancestors came from. On my first ancestry information, I had 10% Norwegian and 1% Iceland which I knew was most unlikely. After an update a couple of years later, this information disappeared completely. Where did it suddenly go to? This suggests it was made up to me. However, the update did provide a more likely set of statistics, and I thought Ancestry had got it right. The next update was different yet again. Hmmm?
★☆☆☆☆
Andrad “Fer”
· Oct 20, 2026
Ancestry updates are ridiculous. One time you are from this family tree, and the next update you are from somewhere else.
★☆☆☆☆
Chad F
· Oct 12, 2026
Update on their regions makes the DNA meaningless and now just a pure scam
★☆☆☆☆
Flora Pakes
· Oct 22, 2026
This used to be such an amazing app. You used to be able to access SO many records and hints with just a free account, it was amazing. But slowly over time, they started to limit how much you could get with the free subscription. And now, you can't access ANY records unless you pay the £36 subscription. Now all I can do is edit my tree based off of info I already have, but I can't actually find any new info. It's a shame, because it used to be so great. I'm afraid I'm switching to another app
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Store listing
By Ancestry.com, from Google PlayDescription by Ancestry.com Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Explore who and where you personally came from through photos, stories, historical records, and so much more— even your ethnicity and family communities if you’ve taken an AncestryDNA® test. And with just one relative’s name, you can start to discover your family history anytime, anywhere with Ancestry®, the top genealogy app*.
Why you’ll love to discover your family story using the Ancestry® app:
• View your family tree, search and add new family members, upload photos, and share stories - all with just a few taps
• With a free trial or paid subscription easily access more than 30 billion records, photos, and more
• The dynamic Discover feed lets you review, dismiss, and save your discoveries and hints for later
• Activate your AncestryDNA® kit and view your ethnicity results
• See your DNA matches and compare your results with them
• Learn even more about your family story when you combine your tree with your DNA results
• Preserve your history with your own personalized family tree
• Collaborate with friends and family - it couldn’t be easier
• Our modern layout design makes it even easier for you to explore
• Discover stories, photos, and records about your ancestors with Ancestry Hints®
• Personal traits. Add Traits to your DNA results to see how your genes could influence 35+ fitness, nutrient, sensory and appearance traits.
Free Features:
• Build a family tree
• Search the census records and access more than 1.1 billion free records
• Receive hints based on your tree
• Scan or upload your own family pictures
• Receive messages from Ancestry members
• See your ancestors' life stories on a map
Available with an optional free trial or subscription:
• View more than 30 billion records.
• Use Ancestry Hints® to learn about ancestors
• Find pictures of your family
• Discover new relatives
• Unrestricted messaging
Phone and Tablet Features:
• Curious about your family tree? Simply look up a relative's name, discover their story, and then share it with your loved ones
• Remember the high school years by finding yearbook photos to share with your close family and friends, all with just one quick tap
• Review your personalized hints
• Add photos, hints, or ancestor stories and watch your personalized family tree grow
• Watch Ancestry Academy Videos that get you started with genealogy research
• Easily upload or scan photos and add facts or stories to your family tree
• Learn about historical events that affected your ancestors’ lives.
Download the Ancestry Family History & DNA app to start exploring your heritage and more, today!
View our Terms and Conditions at: https://www.ancestry.com/cs/legal/termsandconditions
View our Privacy Statement at https://www.ancestry.com/cs/legal/privacystatement
CCPA Notice at Collection https://www.ancestry.com/cs/legal/privacystatement#personal-info-categories
Consumer Health Privacy https://www.ancestry.com/c/legal/wa-health-privacy
*Within free apps in Google Play Store Books & Reference category
Why you’ll love to discover your family story using the Ancestry® app:
• View your family tree, search and add new family members, upload photos, and share stories - all with just a few taps
• With a free trial or paid subscription easily access more than 30 billion records, photos, and more
• The dynamic Discover feed lets you review, dismiss, and save your discoveries and hints for later
• Activate your AncestryDNA® kit and view your ethnicity results
• See your DNA matches and compare your results with them
• Learn even more about your family story when you combine your tree with your DNA results
• Preserve your history with your own personalized family tree
• Collaborate with friends and family - it couldn’t be easier
• Our modern layout design makes it even easier for you to explore
• Discover stories, photos, and records about your ancestors with Ancestry Hints®
• Personal traits. Add Traits to your DNA results to see how your genes could influence 35+ fitness, nutrient, sensory and appearance traits.
Free Features:
• Build a family tree
• Search the census records and access more than 1.1 billion free records
• Receive hints based on your tree
• Scan or upload your own family pictures
• Receive messages from Ancestry members
• See your ancestors' life stories on a map
Available with an optional free trial or subscription:
• View more than 30 billion records.
• Use Ancestry Hints® to learn about ancestors
• Find pictures of your family
• Discover new relatives
• Unrestricted messaging
Phone and Tablet Features:
• Curious about your family tree? Simply look up a relative's name, discover their story, and then share it with your loved ones
• Remember the high school years by finding yearbook photos to share with your close family and friends, all with just one quick tap
• Review your personalized hints
• Add photos, hints, or ancestor stories and watch your personalized family tree grow
• Watch Ancestry Academy Videos that get you started with genealogy research
• Easily upload or scan photos and add facts or stories to your family tree
• Learn about historical events that affected your ancestors’ lives.
Download the Ancestry Family History & DNA app to start exploring your heritage and more, today!
View our Terms and Conditions at: https://www.ancestry.com/cs/legal/termsandconditions
View our Privacy Statement at https://www.ancestry.com/cs/legal/privacystatement
CCPA Notice at Collection https://www.ancestry.com/cs/legal/privacystatement#personal-info-categories
Consumer Health Privacy https://www.ancestry.com/c/legal/wa-health-privacy
*Within free apps in Google Play Store Books & Reference category
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 61
- App size
- N/A
- Needs Android
- 12.1+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Ancestry: Family History & DNA
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Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Launched
- November 2011
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 68 thousand
- Per day
- 2.3 thousand
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 10+ million
- Launched
- November 2011
Installs over time
Ancestry: Family History & DNA has been installed 13 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 2.3 thousand installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #4
- Chart
- Top Grossing
- Books & Reference
- Country
- United Kingdom
Google Play Rankings for Ancestry: Family History & DNA
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | United States | Books & Reference | Top Grossing |
| 82 | United States | Overall | Top Grossing |
| 8 | Canada | Books & Reference | Top Grossing |
| 4 | United Kingdom | Books & Reference | Top Grossing |
| 82 | United States | Applications | Top Grossing |
| 51 | United States | Books & Reference | Top Free |
| 18 | United Kingdom | Books & Reference | Top Free |
| 7 | Australia | Books & Reference | Top Grossing |
| 8 | Norway | Books & Reference | Top Grossing |
| 51 | Canada | Books & Reference | Top Free |
Ranking history in United States
About the app and developer
About Ancestry: Family History & DNA
Ancestry: Family History & DNA is a books & reference app developed by Ancestry.com.
How many times has Ancestry: Family History & DNA been downloaded?
Ancestry: Family History & DNA has been downloaded 13 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 68 thousand times. It is ranked #4 in books & reference.
What is the rating of Ancestry: Family History & DNA?
Ancestry: Family History & DNA is rated 4.64 out of 5 stars, based on 180 thousand ratings.
Is Ancestry: Family History & DNA free?
Ancestry: Family History & DNA is free. The last update was on February 24, 2026.
What are the requirements for Ancestry: Family History & DNA?
Ancestry: Family History & DNA requires Android 12.1+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The APK has been available on Google Play since November 2011.
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