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RDFa Breadcrumb

By Nitin Yawalkar

Site Structure & Navigation / Menu Management & Mega Menus

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

RDFa Breadcrumb Review - In-Depth Analysis

RDFa Breadcrumb provides an easy way to display breadcrumb navigation on your site. It includes built-in RDFa markup for better search engine recognition.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.65/10

User Rating

4.1/5 (based on 7+ reviews)

Active Installations

600+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

RDFa Breadcrumb provides links back to each previous page the user navigated through to get to the current page or the parent pages of the current one in hierarchical site structures.

It gives you a new template tag called rdfa_breadcrumb() that you can place anywhere in your template files. It has inbuilt RDFa content markup, so this will help Google to recognize and display the breadcrumbs on search results as well.

Check out the screenshots.

Comparing to Alternatives

RDFa Breadcrumb is one of several breadcrumb plugins available for WordPress, offering structured data support. It competes with other popular breadcrumb plugins that provide similar navigation enhancements.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Supports RDFa structured data for SEO benefits
Simple and lightweight plugin
Good user ratings with majority positive feedback

Weaknesses

Has a known security vulnerability with no fix
No pro version or advanced features
Limited recent updates leading to compatibility issues
Smaller user base compared to alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 4.1 average rating from 7 users, most feedback is positive, though there is a notable critical review highlighting compatibility issues.

Positive highlights

"Works well and is easy to use" - multiple users
"Improved my site's breadcrumb navigation effectively" - user feedback
"Lightweight and does the job without bloat" - reviewer comment

Common complaints

Plugin is outdated and broke a user's site on a local host

Weaknesses

Outdated codebase causing compatibility problems
Known security vulnerability with no current fix
Lack of ongoing maintenance and updates

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple breadcrumb plugin with RDFa support and who are comfortable managing potential security risks and compatibility issues.

Not ideal for

Those who want a regularly updated plugin with active support, advanced features, or require a plugin with no known security vulnerabilities.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic breadcrumb functionality with RDFa structured data support, suitable for simple breadcrumb needs.

Final Verdict

RDFa Breadcrumb provides a straightforward solution for adding breadcrumb navigation with RDFa markup, favored by users who appreciate its simplicity and SEO benefits. However, its outdated status and unresolved security vulnerability pose significant concerns.

Users seeking a secure, actively maintained breadcrumb plugin with advanced features may prefer alternatives like Breadcrumb NavXT or Breadcrumb Trail. RDFa Breadcrumb is best suited for those who prioritize RDFa support and are willing to manage potential risks.