Versions compatibility

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

Ancestris is available in two versions:

• Stable version: if you are aiming for stability and do not need to benefit from the latest developments.

• Development version: if you wish to benefit from the latest functionalities.

Versions older than the stable version are obsolete and are no longer updated.

All versions work on any device under any operating system that can use Java.

All versions work with all existing translations.

All versions are full versions and allow unlimited usage.

 

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 of Java is indicated under "Minimum Java version". The latest Java version the corresponding version of ANcestris can work on 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	June 2024	June 2025	8	24	12.5
Obsolete	11	April 2023	June 2024	8	17	11.3