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As we close the doors on 2025, it is clear that this year marked a monumental turning point for MyHeritage. It was a year where the boundaries of "possible" were pushed further than ever before, blending cutting-edge artificial intelligence with a massive expansion of their collective historical memory.
From the depths of ancient history to the nuances of our personal health, here is a look back at the milestones that defined MyHeritage in 2025.
Redefining Discovery: AI and DNA Innovation
This year, MyHeritage fundamentally changed how we understand our biological blueprints. The most significant shift came with the adoption of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS). By becoming the first major consumer DNA company to transition all new tests to this method, MyHeritage now maps 3 billion data points, providing a level of detail previously reserved for high-end clinical research.
The DNA experience was further enriched by several key launches:
Ancient Origins: A breakthrough product allowing users to bridge a 10,000-year gap, tracing their lineages back to ancient populations such as the Vikings, Romans, and Celts.
Ethnicity Estimate v2.5: Our most precise update to date, nearly doubling our supported ethnicities from 42 to 79.
MyHeritage DNA Traits: Launched in December, this feature delivers 40 comprehensive reports detailing how genetics influence everything from personality traits to physical fitness.
Beyond the lab, we introduced Cousin Finder™, a revolutionary tool that identifies relatives sharing common ancestors through historical records alone—no DNA test required.
Preserving the Human Narrative
2025 was also the year we moved from "finding" history to "writing" it. We launched MyStories, a guided service that uses audio recordings and AI-driven prompts to help users compile their life experiences into a beautiful printed hardcover book. It ensures that the stories of today are never lost to the fog of tomorrow.
A Record-Breaking Year for Archives
Our digital vault grew at a staggering pace this year. We added 6.6 billion records, bringing our global total to over 38 billion.
| Achievement | 2025 Metric |
| New Records Added | 6.6 Billion |
| Total Record Count | 38+ Billion |
| OldNews.com Pages | 400+ Million |
| Webinars Hosted | 225 |
A major highlight was the growth of OldNews.com. Surpassing 400 million digitized pages, the site became the engine for the "Names & Stories" project. This AI initiative scans unstructured newspaper articles to extract searchable records, turning a mention in a small-town 19th-century paper into a findable moment for descendants.
Key collection additions included the 1921 England & Wales Census, WWII Draft Registrations, and significant expansions for researchers in Sweden, Ireland, and France.
Community and the Power of Connection
The MyHeritage community remained more active than ever. Legacy Family Tree Webinars produced 225 sessions, featuring staples like the 24-Hour Genealogy Marathon and "Webtember," ensuring that genealogists of all skill levels had the tools to succeed.
Ultimately, these tools are built for one purpose: The Human Story. This year, we were moved by accounts of profound reunions:
Mikael Kjelleros Endrell was reunited with his biological mother in Colombia 40 years after being kidnapped as a child.
Peter Sykes showed the world the resilience of the human spirit, using genealogy as a vital tool for cognitive rehabilitation following a stroke.
As we look toward 2026, MyHeritage remains committed to the idea that every person has a story worth telling and a history worth finding.
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