"Does Findmypast offer a free trial?"

"Findmypast offers a 7-day free trial on its subscription plans. You'll need to register and provide payment details, but you won't be charged until the trial period ends. Cancel by switching off auto-renew in your account settings before day seven to avoid being billed. The trial gives full access to your chosen plan's features, making it the best way to test whether the record collection suits your research needs before committing financially."

"How much does a Findmypast subscription cost?"

"Plans start from around £10 per month, with premium tiers reaching £15 to £17 monthly. Annual billing reduces the effective monthly cost considerably — the Family Tree Membership, for example, starts at £9.99 per month but is charged as a single annual payment after the free trial. Everything plans begin at roughly £15 monthly, while Explore and Discover tiers sit in between. Gift subscriptions are also available, starting from £60 for a quarterly package."

"Is there a student or graduate discount at Findmypast?"

"Students can save 20% on selected one, three, and twelve-month subscriptions after verifying their status through the Findmypast website. The same discount extends to graduates who finished their studies within the past five years, using an identical verification process. Once approved, a unique code is generated for use at checkout. This is a year-round offer, so there's no need to wait for a seasonal sale if you qualify."

"What free features are available without a subscription?"

"Free features include building a family tree, searching military databases, browsing census indexes, and reading selected newspaper archives — all accessible with just a registered email address. The free genealogy records offer provides access to a rotating selection of records at no cost. These tools are well suited to beginners who want to explore what's available before committing to a paid plan."

"What are Micropayments on Findmypast?"

"Micropayments let you access individual records on a pay-per-view basis without subscribing. Once purchased, a record is permanently saved to your account and can be revisited at any time. This approach suits occasional researchers who only need a handful of specific documents. If you're accessing records regularly, a subscription — particularly the higher tiers — works out considerably cheaper per record over time."

"Can I still use Findmypast after cancelling my subscription?"

"Yes. After cancellation, your free account remains active, allowing you to view and edit your family tree and receive hints. You can still search free-to-view records and obtain limited search results. However, full access to detailed records — including census images, newspaper pages, and parish register scans — requires an active subscription. Records purchased individually through Micropayments remain permanently in your account."

"How does the Findmypast referral programme work?"

"The referral programme rewards both you and your friend. Share your unique referral link from your account settings — when someone subscribes through it, they receive 25% off their first subscription and you get a free reward. Your friend must use the specific link when signing up for both benefits to apply. The reward is delivered once the friend's subscription is confirmed and payment has been processed."

"Why is my Findmypast discount code not working?"

"If your code isn't applying, check these common causes: your student or graduate status may not yet be verified, which is required for the 20% discount; the code may have expired or be restricted to new subscribers only; you might be applying it to a plan that isn't eligible, as student codes cover selected subscriptions rather than all tiers; check that the full code has been pasted without extra spaces; and only one code can be used per transaction."

Findmypast Discount Codes & Vouchers • August 2026

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Free Basic Family Tree with Sign-ups at Findmypast

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Everything Plans from £15 a Month at Findmypast

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Quarterly Everything Gift Subscription from £60 at Findmypast

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About the Brand

Findmypast is a genealogy platform, and one we’d recommend specifically for British and Irish family history research. Part of the DC Thomson group, the company has built its reputation on what it claims is the largest online collection of British Isles records — a significant draw for anyone tracing UK or Irish ancestry rather than a broader global lineage. Millions of users have turned to the platform to construct family trees, search digitised archives, and piece together their heritage from historical documents.

Subscriptions are tiered across multiple plans, with monthly options starting from around £10 and premium tiers reaching roughly £15 to £17 per month. Annual billing brings the per-month cost down significantly — the Family Tree Membership, for instance, starts at £9.99 monthly but costs less over a full year. For those who prefer not to subscribe, Micropayments allow pay-per-view access to individual records. A free basic account is also available for building a family tree without any financial commitment.

The record collection is the main attraction — over 8 billion searchable documents including census returns, parish registers, military records, and newspaper archives. Several features stand out for researchers, and we’ve found them effective for narrowing searches across such a vast record set:

The Family Tree Builder with automatic hint-matching connects historical records to people in your tree
The platform holds the largest online collection of Irish and UK parish records
Over 11 million digitised newspaper pages are searchable alongside official records
A community forum connects researchers working on similar family lines

Between the 7-day free trial, year-round student discount, and referral rewards — plus the current offers we’ve gathered above — there are several ways to explore the platform before committing to full price.

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How to use

Current offers on this page apply automatically without a code, though Findmypast releases discount codes from time to time. When one is available, click the offer card to copy it, open www.findmypast.co.uk in your browser, and paste the code into the “Do you have a discount code?” box at checkout. Confirm the discounted price before completing payment.

The majority of Findmypast’s current offers — the 7-day free trial, free family tree sign-up, and free genealogy records — apply without any code. Click the relevant offer card to go straight to the corresponding page on Findmypast, then register or subscribe through the linked deal. The offer activates as part of the sign-up process, so there is nothing extra to enter or paste.

Findmypast offers gift subscriptions in quarterly and annual packages, starting from £60 for a quarterly Everything plan and £170 for an annual one. These are purchased directly through the gift subscription section on findmypast.co.uk. The recipient receives full access to the record collection for the duration of the gifted period — a practical gift for anyone interested in tracing their family history.

The referral programme benefits both you and your friend. Share your unique referral link from your account settings — when a friend subscribes through it, they get 25% off their first subscription and you receive a free reward. The friend must sign up using your specific link for both benefits to apply; going directly to the website will not trigger the discount.

Students and recent graduates (within five years of graduation) can save 20% on selected subscriptions. Verify your status through the Findmypast website, and a unique discount code will be generated for use at checkout. This standing offer is available year-round, so there is no need to wait for a seasonal promotion if you qualify.

If a code does not apply correctly or an offer does not match what is shown here, click the report button on the relevant offer card and we will investigate. Include any details about the error you encountered to help us resolve the issue more quickly.

Shopping Guide

Which Findmypast subscription should I go for?

The three main tiers scale in both record access and price. Starter covers census returns, parish records, and the family tree builder — enough for casual researchers focused on core UK documents. Plus adds broader newspaper archives and extended record sets. Pro unlocks everything, including advanced search tools and priority support. We’d recommend starting the 7-day free trial on the tier that matches your research scope, then downgrading if the extras don’t prove useful. Going annual saves roughly 20% compared to monthly billing.

When is the best time to subscribe?

Black Friday and Boxing Day tend to produce the deepest discounts — reductions approaching half price have appeared during these windows. Outside sale season, the standing 20% student discount and the referral programme are your most reliable savings. If you’re flexible on timing, signing up for Findmypast’s own newsletter can surface flash promotions that don’t always reach third-party code sites.

Can I stack offers to save more?

Generally, discount codes and promotional pricing don’t combine — pick whichever gives the bigger reduction. The free trial period runs separately from paid subscription offers, so you can test the full service first and then apply a code when converting to a paid plan. The referral offer is worth considering if you know an existing subscriber, since 25% off your first payment often outperforms standard promo codes.

What happens to my family tree if I cancel?

Your work stays intact. After cancellation, you keep a free account with access to your family tree, limited search results, and free-to-view records. Full census images, newspaper pages, and detailed parish register scans require an active subscription. Anything purchased through Micropayments remains permanently accessible regardless of subscription status.