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Breadcrumb NavXT vs Catch Breadcrumb (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Breadcrumb NavXT

Breadcrumb NavXT

4.6(132)

800K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View Breadcrumb NavXT
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Catch Breadcrumb

Catch Breadcrumb

5(5)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Catch Breadcrumb

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Catch Breadcrumb has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while Breadcrumb NavXT leads in active installations (800K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Breadcrumb NavXT has accumulated 17M+ total downloads while Catch Breadcrumb has 63K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Breadcrumb NavXT
►
Catch Breadcrumb5/5
Total Reviews
132Breadcrumb NavXT
◄
Catch Breadcrumb5
Active Installs
800K+Breadcrumb NavXT
◄
Catch Breadcrumb2.0K+
Total Downloads
17M+Breadcrumb NavXT
◄
Catch Breadcrumb63K+
Support Resolution
0%Breadcrumb NavXT
Catch BreadcrumbN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoBreadcrumb NavXT
►
Catch Breadcrumb1 month ago
First Released
2007Breadcrumb NavXT
Catch Breadcrumb2018
Age
19 yearsBreadcrumb NavXT
Catch Breadcrumb8 years
WP Requires
5.8+Breadcrumb NavXT
Catch Breadcrumb5.9+
PHP Requires
7.0+Breadcrumb NavXT
Catch Breadcrumbfalse+
Business Model
FreeBreadcrumb NavXT
Catch BreadcrumbFree
Latest Version
7.5.1Breadcrumb NavXT
Catch Breadcrumb2.4

Rating Breakdown

Breadcrumb NavXT

4.6/5(132 reviews)
5
83%
4
6%
3
4%
2
2%
1
6%

Catch Breadcrumb

5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Breadcrumb NavXT Reviews

by juanmag

Breadcrumbs improved navigation

Now users can easily see where they are in the site. It’s SEO-friendly too.

by bleyjo

Exactly what I wanted

Ideal for my use, quick & custom breadcrumb navigation

by skscomp

HUGE drawback

not a bad pluginbut a HUGE drawback is that it does not support shortcodesthis is really inconvenient when you need to add breadcrumbs only to some pages

Catch Breadcrumb Reviews

by Clarus Dignus

Impressive. No child theme required.

This plugin adds the breadcrumb by selector (id or class) meaning you won’t need to create a child theme and manually input the code and can place the breadcrumbs anywhere. Very easy to use. Very flex

by shawjoss

Easy and simple

Great lightweight plugin that won’t drag your page down.

by sebigbos

simple to use, working great

I´m just a user. Needs one minute to install and set up breadcrumbs where ever you want. Including a shortcode to post it within pages or posts. The support is fast, friendly and good. 5 stars!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Breadcrumb NavXT or Catch Breadcrumb more popular?
Breadcrumb NavXT has 800K+ active installations while Catch Breadcrumb has 2.0K+. Breadcrumb NavXT is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Breadcrumb NavXT or Catch Breadcrumb?
Breadcrumb NavXT has a 4.6/5 rating from 132 reviews, while Catch Breadcrumb has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Breadcrumb NavXT and Catch Breadcrumb free?
Breadcrumb NavXT is free and Catch Breadcrumb is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Breadcrumb NavXT or Catch Breadcrumb?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Breadcrumb NavXT was last updated 3 months ago and Catch Breadcrumb was last updated 1 month ago.

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