About MapMyRoots
Making family history preservation accessible, free, and privacy-focused for everyone.
Our Mission
To empower families worldwide to create, visualize, and preserve their family histories without barriers. We believe that documenting your heritage should be free, simple, and private - accessible to everyone, not just those who can afford expensive genealogy software.
Our Story
MapMyRoots was born from a simple frustration: why is creating a family tree so expensive and complicated? Most genealogy services charge monthly fees, lock your data behind paywalls, and make the process overwhelming for beginners.
We created MapMyRoots to solve this problem. Launched in 2023, our platform provides a completely free, intuitive family tree builder that respects your privacy. Your data stays on your device - we never see it, we never store it, and we never sell it.
Since our launch, over 15,000 families have used MapMyRoots to preserve their heritage. From students completing school projects to grandparents documenting multiple generations, our tool serves families worldwide in their journey to understand where they come from.
Privacy First
Your family tree data never leaves your device. We use browser LocalStorage to keep everything private and secure. No servers, no databases, no data collection - just you and your family history.
100% Free Forever
No subscriptions, no premium tiers, no hidden costs. All features are free and always will be. Family history preservation shouldn't require a monthly payment.
Simple & Intuitive
We focus on making family tree creation easy for everyone. Drag-and-drop interface, visual canvas, and straightforward controls mean you can start building immediately - no training required.
Accessible to All
No registration required. Works on any device with a browser. Available in multiple languages. We believe everyone should be able to document their family story, regardless of technical skill or resources.
Beautiful Design
Your family history deserves to be presented beautifully. Our interactive canvas, customizable styles, and high-resolution exports make your family trees stunning works of art.
Your Data, Your Control
Export your family tree anytime in multiple formats (JSON, PDF, images). No vendor lock-in, no restrictions. Your data belongs to you, period.
MapMyRoots by the Numbers
Why Is MapMyRoots Free?
Great question! We believe family history preservation is a fundamental human activity that shouldn't be monetized. Unlike other genealogy services, we don't charge because:
- Privacy-focused architecture: Since your data stays on your device, we don't need expensive servers or databases
- No historical records: We focus on tree visualization, not genealogical research databases
- Sustainable model: Our lean operation and efficient technology keep costs minimal
- Community-driven: We're committed to serving families, not shareholders
We will never introduce paid features, subscriptions, or premium tiers. MapMyRoots will remain 100% free, forever.
Our Technology
MapMyRoots is built with modern web technologies to ensure a fast, secure, and reliable experience:
- HTML5 Canvas: Smooth, responsive family tree visualization
- LocalStorage API: Secure, local data storage on your device
- Responsive Design: Works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- Advanced Export: High-resolution PNG, PDF, and JSON formats
- Internationalization: Multi-language support for global accessibility
Start Your Family Tree Today
Join over 15,000 families who trust MapMyRoots to preserve their family history. No registration required, completely free, and your data stays private.
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