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Versions compatibility

The table below shows the versions that are necessary to make Ancestris work depending on the version you choose to install.

Ancestris relies on Java and Netbeans platforms

Java versions: Java can be installed separately and you need to know which version of java is necessary for each version of Ancestris. The oldest java version to have is indicated under "Minimum Java version". The latest Java version Ancestris can work with is indicated under "Maximum Java version".

Netbeans version: The netbeans version is provided for information only.  Netbeans is packaged with Ancestris and you should not worry about it, but this explains the Java version prerequisite.

Table of versions compatibility 

Ancestris version type Ancestris version number Release date Last updated Minimum
Java version
Maximum Java version Netbeans version
Development 13 Daily Daily 17 25 26
Stable 12 8 June 2024 September 2025 8 24 12.5







Obsolete 11 29 May 2021 April 2024 8 17 11.3

Note to macOS users

Ancestris comes with a native macOS launcher which requires macOS version 10.14.4 at a minimum.

For users with a previous version of macOS, refer to this procedure to launch Ancestris.