Breadcrux
A lightweight, SEO-friendly breadcrumb trail for posts, pages, and custom post types. Works with Elementor and the block editor.
Use with caution
Breadcrux works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 58/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Breadcrux stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| breadcrumbs | >100 |
| elementor | >100 |
| gutenberg | >100 |
| navigation | >100 |
| seo | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Breadcrux
From the official readme · v1.2.5Description
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.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/breadcruxdirectory, or install the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen.
- Block editor: add the “Breadcrumbs” block to any post, page, or template.
- Elementor: edit with Elementor, search for the “Breadcrumb” widget, and drag it onto the page or into your single-post template.
Frequently asked questions
My custom taxonomy term does not show. What do I do?
By default the plugin auto-detects the first public taxonomy attached to the post type. If your post type has more than one taxonomy, enter the exact taxonomy slug in the “Taxonomy Slug” field to force the one you want. Also make sure the post actually has a term assigned.
Does it support custom post types?
Yes. On a single custom post type entry it can show the post type name (linking to its archive) followed by the taxonomy term and the post title.
Why do the separator and home icons not appear in Elementor?
Those icons use Font Awesome, which Elementor loads by default. If your setup disables it, the icons will not render.
Does the breadcrumb preview fully in the block editor?
The trail depends on the page being viewed on the front end, so the editor preview may be partial. The front-end output is always accurate.
Changelog
Fixes breadcrumb spacing not applying on the front end. Recommended update.
1.2.5
- Fixed: the stylesheet is now bundled inside the plugin, so breadcrumb layout (flex + spacing) loads reliably on the front end. The Spacing and Icon Spacing controls now take effect.
1.2.4
- Colors reorganised into Normal / Hover tabs; added hover colors for links, post type, and category.
1.2.3
- Added an Icon Spacing control (gap between the home icon and the home text).
- Custom taxonomy archives now include the associated post type archive link (e.g. Home > Resources > eBook).
1.2.2
- Lengthened the internal code prefix for stronger uniqueness.
1.2.1
- Hardened output escaping (all output now passes through wp_kses) and input sanitization.
1.2.0
- Added a Gutenberg block in addition to the Elementor widget.
- Added a “Show Category / Taxonomy” toggle.
- Refactored the trail logic into a shared engine used by both editors.
- Prepared the plugin for the WordPress.org repository (licensing, readme, prefixing).
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FAQ
Breadcrux: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is Breadcrux free?
Yes. Breadcrux is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Breadcrux safe to use in 2026?
Breadcrux works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 58/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Breadcrux?
Breadcrux is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 279 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 74 times in the last 30 days.
Does Breadcrux work with WordPress 7.1?
Breadcrux is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Breadcrux need?
Breadcrux requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Breadcrux last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.5, was released on July 4, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes Breadcrux?
Breadcrux is developed and maintained by Muhammad Awais.
What are the best alternatives to Breadcrux?
The most popular alternatives to Breadcrux are Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs), Flexy Breadcrumb (10K+ installs) and Breadcrumb (10K+ installs).
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