WP Breadcrumbs
v1.0by Menkii · updated 14 years ago
Outputting breadcrumbs when using the function wp_breadcrumbs()
- Rank
- #23,519
- Up10 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 36
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3K
- 3,038 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Breadcrumbs at a glance
WP Breadcrumbs is a WordPress plugin by Menkii with 30+ active installs, the #23,519 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0 came out on Nov 9, 2012, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 61 plugins tagged “breadcrumbs”, it ranks #26. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats62 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Breadcrumbs |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 36 · +2.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 35 |
Rank over time
#23,519 · up 388 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #23,519 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #23,529 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #23,405 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #23,611 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #23,568 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,552 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,628 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,678 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,620 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,649 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #23,809 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #23,803 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #23,907 |
Growth %
Average +0.24% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.43% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3.1
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 9, 2012
- Last updated
- Nov 9, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Breadcrumbs
How many websites use WP Breadcrumbs?
WP Breadcrumbs is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,519 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Breadcrumbs been downloaded?
3,038 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was WP Breadcrumbs last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Nov 9, 2012 (13 years ago).
Is WP Breadcrumbs compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Breadcrumbs’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is WP Breadcrumbs still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Breadcrumbs have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP Breadcrumbs?
The plugins most like WP Breadcrumbs, by the tags they share, are Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+), Breadcrumb Trail (10K+) and Breadcrumbs Divi Module (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 36 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 3K |
| Author | Menkii |
| First released | Nov 9, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 9, 2012 |
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