TNG WordPress Integration
Integrates TNG (The Next Generation) genealogy software into Wordpress.
The facts
- Rating
- 1.8★ from 10
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 1 Jan 2024
- Added
- Feb 2009
- Requires WP
- 2.5
- Tested up to
- WP 6.2.11
- Downloads
- 19,337
Our analysis
AI-assistedTNG WordPress Integration is a plugin designed to integrate The Next Generation (TNG) genealogy software with WordPress. It allows users to display TNG data on their WordPress site without using iFrames, which can be beneficial for SEO. However, the plugin is no longer being updated and has become incompatible with WordPress versions beyond 6.2.3.
This plugin is suitable for users who have TNG genealogy software and want to incorporate it into their WordPress site. It requires TNG to function and allows for some customisation, such as adding a TNG menu to the WordPress sidebar. Users should be aware of its limitations, particularly regarding compatibility with newer versions of WordPress and certain server types.
Best for: This plugin suits users of TNG genealogy software looking to integrate it into a WordPress site.
What it does well
- ✓Integrates TNG genealogy data into WordPress
- ✓No iFrames used, which is better for SEO
- ✓Compatible with custom themes and TNG modifications
- ✓Does not overwrite core WordPress files
Where it falls short
- •No longer updated and broken under WordPress 6.3.x
- •Limited compatibility with TNG versions
- •No demo site available
- •Requires 'pretty' permalinks to be enabled
Verdict
While TNG WordPress Integration offers specific features for genealogy integration, its lack of updates and compatibility issues make it a risky choice for current WordPress users.
From the developer
Mark Barnes's own description of TNG WordPress Integration, lightly tidied.
As of 1 Jan 2024 this plugin is no longer being updated. It became badly broken under WordPress 6.3.x Other methods of displaying TNG data in WordPress have been developed and there will be no further updates to this plugin.
The TNG-WordPress Plugin works with WordPress up to 6.2.3
The Next Generation is a powerful PHP/MySQL script that acts as a central repository for all your genealogy research, and allows others to view and search through your records. This plugin integrates TNG with your WordPress site. This plugin is free, but to use it you need to purchase TNG (currently $34.99).
Warning
Do NOT install this update if you are using TNG 9 or TNG 10.0
Note
The update of this plugin to Version 10.1.0 is to bring the version in line with compatible TNG Version numbers. The number 10.1.0 matches the minimum TNG Version that this plugin works with.
TNG-WordPress Plugin Version 10.1.x is compatible with TNG Version 10.1.x, TNG 11.x, TNG 12.0.x, TNG 12.1.x, TNG 13.0.x, TNG 13.1.x, and TNG 14.0. It is NOT compatible with TNG 10.0.x or lower.
If you want to use this on TNG 10.0.x or 9.x.x then download and use this version.
Features
- Displays TNG within WordPress with no iFrames (great for SEO!), on whichever page you choose.
- Requires no mods, and overwrites no core files. Just upload the plugin to your WordPress plugins folder.
- Optionally puts the TNG menu into WordPress sidebar, and optionally adds a search box there, too.
- The Option for Integrated Logins has been removed – it hasn’t worked in several years.
- TNG and WordPress are kept in separate folders for easy upgrading.
- TNG and WordPress can share the same database, or you can keep them separate.
- Compatible with custom themes and TNG mods.
Demo
No demo site remains that shows this plugin in action.
Limitations
- ‘Pretty’ permalinks must be turned on.
- It may not work with IIS (Windows server).