Goldie May

More Genealogy in Less Time
What is Goldie May?
Goldie May is a Chrome extension designed to accelerate and simplify genealogy research. It offers features such as organizing research into projects, automatic research logs, screenshots, citations, and access to data from anywhere. Developed by a genealogy tech professional, it is a versatile tool for genealogists.

Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.73 (11)
Version: 2024.19 (Last updated: 2024-10-25)
Creation date: 2020-05-30
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • offscreen
  • scripting
  • storage
  • tabs
Host permissions:
  • https://*.ancestry.com/*
  • https://*.familysearch.org/*
  • https://app.goldiemay.com/*
Size: 178.18K

Other platforms

Goldie May (v2024.9)
5.00 (1) 395
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Goldie May is genealogy research software to accelerate your research, sort out tangles in your family tree, and keep you more organized.

It won't replace your current family tree software, but it might replace your spreadsheet, your word processing program, the papers on your desk, and the sticky notes on your monitor.

šŸ… One of the 101 best genealogy websites of 2024 according to Family Tree Magazine: "Though named for two female ancestors, [Goldie May] is anything but old-fashioned...."

šŸ… "I can say without equivocation that this is the first genealogy app that directly helps me with my research..." ā€“ James Tanner, Genealogy's Star

šŸ… FamilySearch Compatible Solution

šŸ… Authorized training partner of The Family History Guide

āœ… Projects Organize your research into projects, each with an objective, subjects, and research plan. Great for client work or all your family lines.

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Indispensable tool for staying organized while researching.
  • Simplifies steps for keeping track of research, especially for disorganized users.
  • Helps users know where to start each time they begin researching.
  • Points out ancestors that are well sourced versus those needing updates.
  • Provides guided research steps and logs websites visited.
Cons
  • Relies solely on individuals added to Family Search's 'one shared tree'.
  • Offers zero privacy or control for users not sharing Family Search's vision.
  • Not recommended for users who do not subscribe to the beliefs of the Church of Latter Day Saints.
Most mentioned
  • Simplifies the research process and keeps users organized.
  • Points out well-sourced ancestors and prompts updates.
  • Guided research steps are beneficial for novice users.
Recent reviews
Goldie May is an indispensable tool for staying organized while researching. I highly recommend this extension.
by Barry Sachais, 2024-05-26

Makes increasing the FamilyTree size infinitely easier and faster, would highly recommend giving it a try!
by Olivia Morgan, 2022-01-30

Really great extension that simplifies so many of the steps for keeping track of research. Particularly for me, as someone who is not only disorganized but also distracted by every rabbit hole I find, this helps to keep me on task and most especially know where to start each time I begin researching. A huge game-changer in the family history tech space.
by Matt Armstrong, 2021-09-26
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Goldie May requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Goldie May has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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