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Breadcrux

A lightweight, SEO-friendly breadcrumb trail for posts, pages, and custom post types. Works with Elementor and the block editor.

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Tested up to WordPress 7.0
Current version1.2.5
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 7.0
Minimum stackWP 5.8 · PHP 7.0
Directory statusactive
Last directory update4 Jul 20264mo ago
Active installations40Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org ratingNo WordPress.org ratings yet
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records Breadcrux version 1.2.5 as active, updated 4mo ago and tested up to WordPress 7.0.

Overview

About this plugin

Breadcrux is a lightweight WordPress breadcrumb plugin that helps visitors understand their location on your website through clear and customizable breadcrumb navigation.

The plugin works seamlessly as both an Elementor widget and a Gutenberg block, allowing you to add breadcrumbs anywhere on your site using your preferred editor. Breadcrux automatically generates breadcrumb trails for posts, pages, categories, tags, custom post types, custom taxonomies, search results, author archives, and 404 pages.

Whether you’re building a blog, business website, or a complex site using custom post types and taxonomies, Breadcrux provides fast, SEO-friendly breadcrumb navigation with extensive customization options.

Features

  • Elementor Breadcrumb Widget
  • Gutenberg Breadcrumb Block
  • Automatic WordPress breadcrumb navigation
  • Custom post type breadcrumb support
  • Custom taxonomy breadcrumb support
  • Category and tag breadcrumbs
  • Author, search, archive, and 404 breadcrumbs
  • Hierarchical taxonomy parent chain support
  • Optional Post Type Archive link
  • Optional Category / Taxonomy segment
  • Custom separators
  • Advanced color customization
  • Typography controls
  • Lightweight and performance-focused
  • Accessible breadcrumb navigation ( aria-label="Breadcrumb" )

Why Choose Breadcrux?

Breadcrux is designed to be lightweight, flexible, and easy to use. Unlike many breadcrumb plugins that include unnecessary features, Breadcrux focuses on providing clean and accurate breadcrumb trails while maintaining excellent performance.

The plugin automatically detects custom post types and taxonomies, making it ideal for websites built with tools such as JetEngine and other WordPress content frameworks.

Compatibility

  • Elementor
  • Gutenberg (Block Editor)
  • Custom Post Types
  • Custom Taxonomies
  • JetEngine
  • Most WordPress themes

This plugin works with Elementor and the WordPress Block Editor but is not affiliated with or endorsed by Elementor, JetEngine, or any third party. All trademarks belong to their respective owners and are referenced solely for compatibility purposes.

WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • breadcrumbs
  • elementor
  • gutenberg
  • navigation
  • seo
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested up to WordPress 7.0

Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 7.0.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to7.0
Minimum requirementsWordPress 5.8 · PHP 7.0
Update activity4 Jul 20264mo ago

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