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Ancestry vs Findmypast:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Ancestry had more branded searches than Findmypast among family tree sites worldwide. Ancestry had about 2.2 million branded searches, while Findmypast had 49,500. Ancestry made up 39.7% of all family tree site searches we track, and Findmypast accounted for 0.88%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about family tree sites, Ancestry appeared in all five answers and Findmypast in three. Ancestry was mentioned before Findmypast in every answer.

Among family tree sites worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Ancestry, about 45 searches for every 1 for Findmypast

Ancestry 2.2M searchesFindmypast 49.5K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Ancestry, mentioned in every answer we collected

Ancestry in 5 of 5Findmypast in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Ancestry, named ahead of Findmypast in every answer

Ancestry first in 5Findmypast never first

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Top family tree sites in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Ancestry appeared in all five answers. Findmypast was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Ancestry was listed before Findmypast in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Ancestry1st
  2. FamilySearch2nd
  3. MyHeritage3rd
  4. Findmypast4th
  5. 23andMe–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Ancestry5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • FamilySearch5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • MyHeritage4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Findmypast3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • 23andMe0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.

Is Ancestry or Findmypast more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Ancestry and Findmypast by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five family tree sites we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Ancestry and Findmypast among family tree sites worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Ancestry, Findmypast. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthAncestryFamilySearchMyHeritage23andMeFindmypast
Oct 202538%31%20.7%9.3%1%
Nov 202536.2%29.6%24.3%8.9%0.98%
Dec 202538.4%25.7%25.7%9.4%0.85%
Jan 202636.8%30.1%24.7%7.4%0.99%
Feb 202641%27.5%22.3%8.2%0.91%
Mar 202643.6%29.1%19.4%7.2%0.79%
Apr 202636.6%36.6%19.9%6%0.81%
May 202639.2%32.1%21.4%6.4%0.87%
Jun 202641.7%27.9%22.7%6.8%0.92%
Jul 202639.2%32.1%21.4%6.4%0.87%
Aug 202639.6%32.4%21.6%5.3%1.1%
Sep 202639.7%32.4%21.6%5.3%0.88%

How has the Ancestry and Findmypast comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Ancestry was ahead of Findmypast in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ancestry’s share of searches among family tree sites worldwide moved from 38% to 39.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.2M.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Findmypast’s share of searches among family tree sites worldwide moved from 1% to 0.88%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 49.5K.

How did search popularity change for family tree sites worldwide in September 2026?

1 change

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Findmypast worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 60.5K to 49.5K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ancestry’s and Findmypast’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Ancestry

1 branded search term

  • ancestry

Findmypast

1 branded search term

  • findmypast

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