Breadcrumb NavXT vs Default Theme Pages (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 Default Theme Pages has 2.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Breadcrumb NavXT | Default Theme Pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 132 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 800K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 17M+ | ◄ | 2.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2007 | 2012 | |
| Age | 19 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.8+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 7.5.1 | 0.4 |
Rating
4.6/5Breadcrumb NavXT
◄Default Theme PagesN/A
Total Reviews
132Breadcrumb NavXT
◄Default Theme Pages0
Active Installs
800K+Breadcrumb NavXT
◄Default Theme Pages10
Total Downloads
17M+Breadcrumb NavXT
◄Default Theme Pages2.5K+
Support Resolution
0%Breadcrumb NavXT
Default Theme PagesN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoBreadcrumb NavXT
◄Default Theme Pages13 years ago
First Released
2007Breadcrumb NavXT
Default Theme Pages2012
Age
19 yearsBreadcrumb NavXT
Default Theme Pages14 years
WP Requires
5.8+Breadcrumb NavXT
Default Theme Pages3.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Breadcrumb NavXT
Default Theme Pagesfalse+
Business Model
FreeBreadcrumb NavXT
Default Theme PagesFree
Latest Version
7.5.1Breadcrumb NavXT
Default Theme Pages0.4
Rating Breakdown
Breadcrumb NavXT
4.6/5(132 reviews)
5
83%
4
6%
3
4%
2
2%
1
6%
Default Theme Pages
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
Default Theme Pages Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Breadcrumb NavXT or Default Theme Pages more popular?
Breadcrumb NavXT has 800K+ active installations while Default Theme Pages has 10. Breadcrumb NavXT is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Breadcrumb NavXT or Default Theme Pages?
Breadcrumb NavXT has a 4.6/5 rating from 132 reviews, while Default Theme Pages has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Breadcrumb NavXT and Default Theme Pages free?
Breadcrumb NavXT is free and Default Theme Pages is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Breadcrumb NavXT or Default Theme Pages?
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 Default Theme Pages was last updated 13 years ago.
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