Is there a Family Tree Maker 2026?
No. The publisher has not released a Family Tree Maker 2026, and it has announced no release date for one. FTM 2024 remains the current edition as of September 2026. This page explains why the annual-edition expectation persists and what a 2026 upgrade search should lead you to instead.
- Applies to
- FTM 2024 · 2019 · 2017
- Platform
- Windows & macOS
- Checked
- September 2026
The short answer
Family Tree Maker 2026 does not exist. The publisher publishes Family Tree Maker, and its current release is FTM 2024, build 25.0.2. The company has announced no successor edition and no release window for one.
A copyright line reading 2026 appears at the foot of the publisher website. That line marks the current calendar year, not a product edition. This detail causes a large share of the confusion behind the search.
Family Tree Maker release history
The release pattern explains the gap. Ancestry.com shipped editions on a near-annual cycle. The publisher does not.
| Edition | Publisher | Gap from previous edition |
|---|---|---|
| FTM 2014 | Ancestry.com | Annual cycle |
| FTM 2017 | The publisher | First edition after the 2016 handover |
| FTM 2019 | The publisher | Two years |
| FTM 2024 | The publisher | Five years |
Five years separated FTM 2019 from FTM 2024. Two years into the FTM 2024 cycle, the absence of a 2026 edition matches the established pattern rather than contradicting it.
Why the annual edition stopped
The publisher delivers improvements as free build updates inside an edition instead of as new paid editions. FTM 2024 moved from its launch build to 25.0.2 through those updates. Owners received compatibility fixes and sync repairs without paying again.
This model changes what an upgrade search should target. A newer build solves most problems that people expect a newer edition to solve.
What to run now
Check your build number first. Open Help, then About Family Tree Maker on Windows, or the Family Tree Maker menu, then About Family Tree Maker on a Mac.
Update within your edition. Owners of FTM 2024 below build 25.0.2 gain fixes at no cost by updating.
Upgrade the edition only for a specific reason — a blocked installation on current macOS, or syncing that a build update failed to repair.
Update before you upgrade. A free build update repairs most faults that people attribute to an outdated edition.
Sites selling "Family Tree Maker 2026"
Search results carry listings for editions that do not exist. Treat any download or licence key advertised as Family Tree Maker 2026 as fraudulent. Genuine Family Tree Maker licences come from the publisher and its authorised resellers.
Report billing questions and licence problems to the publisher at the official support site. The publisher handles those free of charge.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Family Tree Maker 2026?
No. The publisher has released no 2026 edition. FTM 2024, build 25.0.2, is the current release as of September 2026.
When is the next version of Family Tree Maker coming out?
The publisher has announced no release date. The company ships editions on no fixed schedule, and five years separated FTM 2019 from FTM 2024.
Why do I see Family Tree Maker 2026 for sale?
Listings for a 2026 edition are fraudulent. No such product exists. Buy Family Tree Maker from the publisher or an authorised reseller.
Is Family Tree Maker 2024 still the latest version?
Yes. FTM 2024 is the current edition, and build 25.0.2 is the current build within it.
Do I get free updates with Family Tree Maker 2024?
Yes. Build updates inside an edition are free to owners of that edition. The publisher delivers compatibility and sync fixes through those updates.
Does the 2026 copyright notice mean a 2026 version exists?
No. The copyright year on the publisher website marks the current calendar year. It does not indicate a product edition.
Update not installing?
We install the current build and confirm your licence still applies. No fix, no fee.