Family Tree Maker 2024 Update

This update delivers critical fixes, improved performance, and new statistics panels to enhance your genealogy experience.

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About the 25.0.2 Update

The 25.0.2 update is an important maintenance release for all Family Tree Maker 2024 users. It focuses on overall stability, performance improvements, and enhancements to the Connect workspace.

This update also introduces new statistics panels that provide better insight into your family trees, helping you understand your research progress at a glance.

Who Should Get This Update?

This update is recommended for all users of FTM 2024. Whether you actively sync with online trees or work offline, installing this update ensures the best stability and compatibility.

Before You Update

Please follow these steps before running the updater:

Make sure Family Tree Maker 2024 is already installed.
Sync your trees one final time if you have been syncing successfully.
Compact and back up your trees:
- Go to Tools → Compact File
- Create a manual backup via File → Backup
- Ensure both Media and Restore Sync options are checked

Taking a backup before updating protects your research and ensures a smooth upgrade process.

Getting the Updater

We are sending email notifications to users subscribed to our newsletter. These emails include a direct link to the Update Center, where the update can be downloaded free of charge.

If you are not currently subscribed or cannot find the email, you can visit the Update Center directly using the link below.

Visit the FTM 2024 Update Center

Installing the Update

After downloading the updater, close Family Tree Maker 2024 completely and run the updater file. Follow the on-screen instructions until the installation is complete.

Detailed step-by-step instructions for running the updater can be found in the Update Center.