# Schema Breadcrumbs

> Schema Breadcrumbs has 100+ active installs and 90 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Schema Breadcrumbs shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**Easily add schema valid breadcrumbs to your site. If you’re using RDFa Breadcrumb or Yoast Breadcrumb, this plugin automatically takes it’s place, if your using a supported WordPress framework, it’s as easy as enabling…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 8,214
- **Downloads (30 days):** 90 (+52.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.1.4
- **Last updated:** Apr 10, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.5.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Dean Williams (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/deano1987/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/schema-breadcrumbs/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [breadcrumb](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/breadcrumb/) | #19 | 39 |
| [google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google/) | >100 | 600 |
| [schema](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/schema/) | #63 | 527 |
| [semantic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/semantic/) | #2 | 18 |
| [seo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo/) | >100 | 2,682 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| breadcrumb | >100 | 893 |
| google | >100 | 10,000 |
| schema | >100 | 2,977 |
| semantic | >100 | 1,193 |
| seo | >100 | 8,550 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 86.8%
- 1.5: 13.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Breadcrumb NavXT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breadcrumb-navxt/) | 800K+ | 4.6/5 (132) | Aug 29, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [Flexy Breadcrumb](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flexy-breadcrumb/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (20) | Oct 1, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 3 | [Breadcrumb –  Breadcrumb for WooCommerce and Custom Post Types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breadcrumb/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (34) | Dec 17, 2025 | 60/100 |
| 4 | [Surbma / Yoast SEO Breadcrumb Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/surbma-yoast-breadcrumb-shortcode/) | 3K+ | 4.2/5 (9) | Mar 27, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 5 | [Breadcrumb Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breadcrumb-block/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (14) | Aug 16, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 6 | [Catch Breadcrumb](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/catch-breadcrumb/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (5) | May 18, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 7 | [JSON-LD Breadcrumbs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/json-ld-breadcrumbs/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 18, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 8 | [RDFa Breadcrumb](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rdfa-breadcrumb/) | 600+ | 4.1/5 (7) | Jan 12, 2016 | 35/100 |
| 9 | [Breadcrumb TMC](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breadcrumb-tmc/) | 400+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 10, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 10 | [Menu Breadcrumb](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/menu-breadcrumb/) | 300+ | 5/5 (2) | Dec 30, 2025 | 48/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Schema Breadcrumbs free?
Yes. Schema Breadcrumbs is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Schema Breadcrumbs safe to use in 2026?
Schema Breadcrumbs shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Schema Breadcrumbs?
Schema Breadcrumbs is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,214 times since it launched in January 2016. It was downloaded 90 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Schema Breadcrumbs work with WordPress 7.1?
Schema Breadcrumbs is officially tested up to WordPress 6.5.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Schema Breadcrumbs last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.4, was released on April 10, 2024 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Schema Breadcrumbs?
Schema Breadcrumbs is developed and maintained by Dean Williams.

### What are the best alternatives to Schema Breadcrumbs?
The most popular alternatives to Schema Breadcrumbs are Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs), Flexy Breadcrumb (10K+ installs) and Breadcrumb (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/schema-breadcrumbs/ · Generated 2026-10-13 19:17 UTC by PageForge