Ancestry Match Downloader
Download Ancestry DNA Match Information
Ancestry Match Downloader: Chrome Extension for DNA Info
'Ancestry Match Downloader' is a Chrome extension designed to leverage the new Ancestry DNA API. It scans, stores, and downloads your DNA match details. It limits the download to matches sharing 20cm or more, the 4th Cousin or Closer filter of Ancestry. The extension provides numerous features including a filter for clusters, match scanning, and exporting routines. Additionally, it includes a cluster tool to identify clusters based on matches falling between given shared-centimorgans and other sophisticated features.
Extension stats
Manifest V2
Permissions:
- activeTab
- storage
- unlimitedStorage
- https://www.ancestry.com/
Size: 23.53K
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
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spammy, or outdated.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
- Definitely a really nice tool! Thank you and keep up the good work.
- Great app/extension, fills the gap left by Ancestry DNA Helper.
- Incredible tool for generating an ICW Matrix and changing thresholds.
Cons
- No longer works due to Ancestry blocking access.
- Error messages when trying to communicate with Ancestry Server.
- Difficult to figure out how to use the extension without guidance.
Most mentioned
- No longer works owing to Ancestry blocking access.
- Error communicating with Ancestry Server.
- Needs better instructions or a tutorial for users.
User reviews
doesn't work. the scan request gets 404.
by 
ישי גלזנר, 2024-11-11
ישי גלזנר, 2024-11-11No longer works. The "Scan Matches" button gets "There was an error communicating with Ancestry Server try your scan again"
by 
Jim Cordy, 2022-02-12
Jim Cordy, 2022-02-12After a few weeks of trying, I just cannot figure out how to use this extension. A step-by-step job aide or short video would be helpful!
by 
Nicole Hicks, 2022-01-27
Nicole Hicks, 2022-01-27Extension safety
Risk impact
Ancestry Match Downloader requires very minimum permissions.
Risk impact analysis details
- Low Request access to the following domains: ancestry.com
Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Ancestry Match Downloader. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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