RootsSearch

Search across multiple genealogy sites for matching records.

RootsSearch Browser Extension for Genealogy Research

RootsSearch is an efficient Chrome extension designed for efficient genealogy research. It enables users to seamlessly search across multiple popular genealogy websites, such as FamilySearch and Ancestry, for records associating with their ancestors. When viewing an ancestor's record or an online family tree, RootsSearch offers the ability to delve into other genealogical databases for matching records.

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Extension stats

By: https://rootssearch.io

Users: 9,000+

Rating: 3.59

(51)

Version: 5.3.1 (Last updated: 2021-03-07)

Creation date: 2019-02-08

Permissions:

tabs

Size: 54.01K

Email: ju*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 10,373 ▲ 44

Other rankings

#668 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 2

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Maximizes search capability
Minimizes keystrokes
Saves time
Convenient for capturing information
Easy access to partner sites

Cons

USA-oriented, limited use for UK or Europeans
Popup form is slow to load
Issues with searching on specific websites
Some users find it difficult to use or understand

Most mentioned

Saves time
Issues with searching on specific websites
Convenient for capturing information
USA-oriented, limited use for UK or Europeans

User reviews

I cant seem to get it to work at all. I am in Australia. Also, does one have to click on each and every site on the first page to search?. I would have thought after entering all the information it would search all sites at once. Doesnt have a >Search> button at bottom of page. When i did have it working yonks ago it only would search one site at a time and then results were practically zero.

Loweja Dogs, 2019-09-12

It is convenient when it captures all of the information. Sometimes I have to type it in. It does better on familysearch.org. On Ancestry, if there is a tree available, it pops up.

Diane Trotter, 2017-04-13

Not what I expected. Should have described it for beginners - anyone with genealogical knowledge doesnt need it

jason light, 2017-03-21

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Extension safety

Risk impact

RootsSearch requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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