/ Plugin Category

/ Site Structure & Navigation

/ Breadcrumbs & Navigation Trails

/ Breadcrumb NavXT

Breadcrumb NavXT

By John Havlik

Site Structure & Navigation / Breadcrumbs & Navigation Trails

Breadcrumb NavXT Review - In-Depth Analysis

Breadcrumb NavXT adds customizable breadcrumb navigation to your WordPress site, enhancing user experience by showing the visitor's path.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.24/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 132+ reviews)

Active Installations

800,000+

Update Frequency

Outstanding It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Breadcrumb NavXT is the successor to the popular WordPress plugin Breadcrumb Navigation XT. It generates locational breadcrumb trails for your WordPress powered blog or website. These breadcrumb trails are highly customizable to suit the needs of just about any website running WordPress.

The Administrative interface makes setting options easy, while a direct class access is available for theme developers and more adventurous users. The plugin supports RDFa format Schema.org BreadcrumbList compatible breadcrumb generation and offers extensive customization control via a settings page.

Breadcrumb NavXT is compatible with WPML, Polylang, bbPress, and BuddyPress, ensuring it works seamlessly across various platforms. It also includes a built-in WordPress Widget for easy integration.

Comparing to Alternatives

Breadcrumb NavXT is a popular breadcrumb plugin for WordPress, offering solid navigation features. When compared to alternatives like Breadcrumb Trail and Flexy Breadcrumb, it holds its own with a focus on simplicity and SEO friendliness.

Top alternatives

Breadcrumb Trail ( WPS: 6.86)
Flexy Breadcrumb ( WPS: 7)

Strengths

Easy to set up and use with default settings.
SEO-friendly breadcrumb output improves site navigation.
Customizable breadcrumb trails for different content types.
Lightweight and does not impact site performance significantly.

Weaknesses

Lacks shortcode support, limiting placement flexibility.
No native support for multilingual plugins like Polylang on homepage.
Interface and settings may feel outdated compared to newer plugins.
Limited advanced customization options without coding.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights both the strengths and limitations of Breadcrumb NavXT, reflecting a generally positive reception with some notable concerns.

Positive highlights

"This plugin is a perfect solution and works so well!" - delrod
"Ideal for my use, quick & custom breadcrumb navigation" - bleyjo
"Breadcrumbs improved navigation, SEO-friendly too." - juanmag
"Thanks for a useful plugin, easy to implement." - readysite

Common complaints

No shortcode support, making selective breadcrumb placement difficult.
Does not work well with Polylang on the homepage.
Lack of clear instructions for theme integration.
Some users find it does not work immediately after activation.

Weaknesses

Limited multilingual support especially for homepage breadcrumbs.
No shortcode feature limits flexibility in breadcrumb placement.
Setup can be confusing for beginners without theme integration guidance.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, SEO-friendly breadcrumb solution that integrates well with most themes and requires minimal configuration.

Not ideal for

Sites needing advanced breadcrumb placement control via shortcodes or those requiring robust multilingual support, especially for homepage breadcrumbs.