[3] Genes Reunited was part of the group that was sold to Brightsolid in 2009.

[4] It is now one of the family history brands, including findmypast, that are owned by DC Thomson[5] Members are able to build their family tree by posting it on the site and investigating which ancestors they share with other members.

Online community boards give members the opportunity to chat and share advice.

Each name added to a family tree is given a profile where all information can be stored.

A subset of records from the parent company Findmypast can be accessed, on a pay-as-you-go basis, or by subscription.