Genesis Simple Breadcrumbs
Genesis Simple Breadcrumbs adds a new menu item to the Genesis menu allowing for easy changes to the Genesis Breadcrumbs including:
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- Small user base (300+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.3 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Genesis Simple Breadcrumbs stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| breadcrumbs | >100 |
| genesis | >100 |
| genesiswp | #31 |
| studiopress | #63 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Genesis Simple Breadcrumbs
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
Genesis Simple Breadcrumbs adds a new menu item to the Genesis menu allowing for easy changes to the Genesis Breadcrumbs including:
- Home text
- Breadcrumb separator
- List Separator
- Breadcrumb Wrap (prefix)
- Breadcrumb Wrap (suffix)
- Default Labels
- and more
This plugin requires the Genesis Theme Framework
Special Thanks
I owe a huge debt of gratitude to all the folks at StudioPress, their themes make my life easier.
Installation
- Upload the entire
genesis-simple-breadcrumbsfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to
Simple Breadcrumbsmenu item underGenesis - Select desired breadcrumbs options and save settings
Changelog
1.0 (1-23-2012 : Current)
- Added Class check to prevent errors when Genesis 1.8+ is not installed.
- This version still requires Genesis 1.8+
1.0 (1-20-2012)
- Added new admin builder class. This allows for a simple interface and reduced code if used with other plugins using this class.
- Added support for Genesis 1.8
0.3 (9-16-2011)
- Revised to add translation support for localization
- Updated for WP 3.2+ buttons
0.2 (5-28-2011)
- First Public Release
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FAQ
Genesis Simple Breadcrumbs: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Genesis Simple Breadcrumbs free?
Yes. Genesis Simple Breadcrumbs is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Genesis Simple Breadcrumbs safe to use in 2026?
Genesis Simple Breadcrumbs shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Genesis Simple Breadcrumbs?
Genesis Simple Breadcrumbs is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 14,560 times since it launched in May 2011. It was downloaded 77 times in the last 30 days.
Does Genesis Simple Breadcrumbs work with WordPress 7.1?
Genesis Simple Breadcrumbs is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Genesis Simple Breadcrumbs last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on January 23, 2012 (15 years ago).
Who makes Genesis Simple Breadcrumbs?
Genesis Simple Breadcrumbs is developed and maintained by Nick the Geek.
What are the best alternatives to Genesis Simple Breadcrumbs?
The most popular alternatives to Genesis Simple Breadcrumbs are Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs), Flexy Breadcrumb (10K+ installs) and Breadcrumb (10K+ installs).
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