Breadcrumb NavXT vs NotWiz Ruby Text (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Breadcrumb NavXT has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 132 reviews) and leads in active installations (800K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Breadcrumb NavXT has accumulated 17M+ total downloads while NotWiz Ruby Text has 1.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Breadcrumb NavXT | NotWiz Ruby Text | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 132 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 800K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 17M+ | ◄ | 1.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2007 | 2019 | |
| Age | 19 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.8+ | 5.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 7.5.1 | 1.1.1 |
Rating
4.6/5Breadcrumb NavXT
◄NotWiz Ruby TextN/A
Total Reviews
132Breadcrumb NavXT
◄NotWiz Ruby Text0
Active Installs
800K+Breadcrumb NavXT
◄NotWiz Ruby Text10
Total Downloads
17M+Breadcrumb NavXT
◄NotWiz Ruby Text1.2K+
Support Resolution
0%Breadcrumb NavXT
NotWiz Ruby TextN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoBreadcrumb NavXT
◄NotWiz Ruby Text6 years ago
First Released
2007Breadcrumb NavXT
NotWiz Ruby Text2019
Age
19 yearsBreadcrumb NavXT
NotWiz Ruby Text7 years
WP Requires
5.8+Breadcrumb NavXT
NotWiz Ruby Text5.2+
PHP Requires
7.0+Breadcrumb NavXT
NotWiz Ruby Text7.0+
Business Model
FreeBreadcrumb NavXT
NotWiz Ruby TextFree
Latest Version
7.5.1Breadcrumb NavXT
NotWiz Ruby Text1.1.1
Rating Breakdown
Breadcrumb NavXT
4.6/5(132 reviews)
5
83%
4
6%
3
4%
2
2%
1
6%
NotWiz Ruby Text
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
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
NotWiz Ruby Text Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Breadcrumb NavXT or NotWiz Ruby Text more popular?
Breadcrumb NavXT has 800K+ active installations while NotWiz Ruby Text has 10. Breadcrumb NavXT is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Breadcrumb NavXT or NotWiz Ruby Text?
Breadcrumb NavXT has a 4.6/5 rating from 132 reviews, while NotWiz Ruby Text has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Breadcrumb NavXT and NotWiz Ruby Text free?
Breadcrumb NavXT is free and NotWiz Ruby Text is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Breadcrumb NavXT or NotWiz Ruby Text?
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 NotWiz Ruby Text was last updated 6 years ago.
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