Ancestry sells family-history memberships, covering historical records, photos and family trees, plus AncestryDNA saliva test kits.
Timing is the rule that matters most right now: the Fall Family Sale cuts memberships by up to 50% and runs until Oct 20, 2026 at 10am ET.
Ancestry's two products can be used separately or together: the membership side traces who a family descends from, while the DNA side points to where it came from. Memberships are billed in six-month terms. The DNA test estimates origins across more than 4,800 places worldwide, follows ancestors' migrations over time and lists DNA matches with likely relationships, and the combined plan adds international records and a report on how genes influence 100+ traits.
Ancestry describes its consumer DNA database as the largest in the world. New members can try the records side free for 14 days before paying, and the company also sells gift cards that the recipient can put toward either a membership or a DNA kit.
Past Ancestry sales
Fall Family Sale (up to 50% off memberships, DNA discounts)Usually: October; ends 20 Oct 2026 at 10am ETAnnounced on
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Ancestry shipping, returns and perks
Memberships
Family History plans are billed per 6 months, from $59 during the Fall Family Sale, a $60 saving.
AncestryDNA
Kits start at $34 in the sale, $65 off the regular $99.
Fall Family Sale
Up to 50% off memberships plus DNA discounts, ending Oct 20, 2026 at 10am ET.
Free trial
New members can try Ancestry free for 14 days, under the trial's own terms.
Gift cards
Ancestry gift cards pay for either a membership or a DNA kit.