AutoCluster

AutoCluster groups together your DNA Matches into clusters of matches that most likely descend from common ancestors. The results of this analysis are presented in an interactive visualization.

Key Features

How to get started*

*The automated AutoCluster works exclusively with FamilyTreeDNA profiles. Additional steps are required for analyses for other companies.

1. Register

2. Add website

3. Select profiles

4. Receive results in mail

5. Analyze results

The analysis wizard — your password is entered at run-time only, encrypted locally, used to pull your match list, then discarded.

Availability across different companies

Compare the availability and features of the AutoCluster tool across five major genetic testing companies.

FTDNA

Full support
Automated retrieval of matches/trees and segments
Alternatives: AutoLineage

23andme

Automated retrieval not supported
Alternatives: AutoLineage

Ancestry

Automated retrieval not supported
Alternatives: AutoLineage

MyHeritage

Automated retrieval not supported
Available via MyHeritage
Reclustering via utils
Alternatives: AutoLineage

GEDmatch

Automated retrieval not supported
Available via GEDmatch
Endogamy focused version on GEDmatch
Alternatives: AutoLineage

Check out our AutoCluster FAQ

Our AutoCluster FAQ section covers everything you need to know about AutoCluster. For more in-depth background, see the Genetic Affairs documentation.

Resources: Blog Posts & Video Tutorials

Explore our collection of blog posts and YouTube videos to learn more about the powerful AutoCluster tool. These resources provide in-depth guides, tutorials, and real-world examples of how AutoCluster can help visualize and analyze your DNA matches.