# ORA

> Online Repository Assistant - Helps genealogical researchers use Ancestry, FamilySearch, and other online repositories.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/ora](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ora)

## Overview

- **ID:** `ora`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** John Cardinal
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 70
- **Rating:** 4.95 / 5 (21 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.106
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-12
- **First published:** 2020-05-28
- **Size:** 644 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ora/)
- **Website:** [https://www.ora-extension.com](https://www.ora-extension.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ora/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ora/privacy/)

## Description

**ORA (Online Repository Assistant)** is a powerful Chrome extension designed for genealogists to streamline research from popular online repositories like Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org. ORA extracts key record details directly from repository pages, presenting a clear summary panel that facilitates accurate data capture and reduces manual entry errors.

With features such as multiple data copying methods and status icon assignment to track reviewed records, ORA saves you valuable time during genealogy research. The extension works alongside a separate Windows program that securely stores your extracted data locally—ensuring your information remains private and under your control. Available through subscription via Family History Hosting, LLC, ORA is developed by experienced genealogy software author John Cardinal, delivering trusted and efficient functionality for family history enthusiasts.

## Rankings

- #13,743 — Overall
- #138 — purchase
- #149 — effort
- #204 — program

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `clipboardRead`
- `clipboardWrite`
- `nativeMessaging`
- `storage`
- `unlimitedStorage`

### Content script matches

- `*`
- ``

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ora)