FamilySearch Family Tree Show Sources

This extension shows the sources and hints of a Family Tree person or record persona
What is FamilySearch Family Tree Show Sources?
'FamilySearch Family Tree Show Sources' is a useful Chrome extension that aids in easy family research. When you are on a 'person page' in FamilySearch Family Tree, clicking on the extension icon will open a new tab displaying all the sources associated with that person. This extension presents a comprehensive and simplified view of the gathered information, making your genealogy research more efficient and productive.

Extension stats

Users: 3,000+
Rating: 4.60 (20)
Version: 1.8 (Last updated: 2020-10-13)
Creation date: 2019-06-04
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • declarativeContent
  • activeTab
  • tabs
Size: 9.30K

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Extension summary

When on a "person page" in FamilySearch Family Tree, clicking on the tree icon will open a new tab showing all the sources attached to the person in a grid view.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Makes viewing person sources easier
  • Useful for professionals in genealogy
  • Goes back farther than Ancestry
  • User-friendly
  • Highly rated by multiple users
Cons
  • Some reviews contain negative or unclear feedback
Most mentioned
  • Amazing tool
  • Easier than the current website capability
  • Love it
  • Goes back farther than Ancestry
Recent reviews


Such an amazing tool. Makes viewing person sources so much easier than the current capability of the website. As a professional, I've needed something like this for a long time!
by Amy Carpenter, 2021-02-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

FamilySearch Family Tree Show Sources requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

FamilySearch Family Tree Show Sources has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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