RootsSearch

RootsSearch

Search across multiple genealogy sites for matching records.

What is RootsSearch?
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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Stats
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 3.59 (51)
Version: 5.3.1 (Last updated: 2021-03-07)
Creation date: 2019-02-08
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 54.01K
URLs: Website
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Summary

RootsSearch allows you to search the most popular genealogy websites for records relating to your ancestors.

When viewing an ancestor in an online tree or a record from a genealogy website, RootsSearch allows you to search for matching records on other genealogy record sites. RootsSearch supports FamilySearch, Ancestry, and many more.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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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
Recent reviews
Best thing every makes searching so much easier and less time consuming

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.
by Loweja Dogs 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.
by Diane Trotter Diane Trotter, 2017-04-13
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Safety
Risk impact

RootsSearch may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

RootsSearch has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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