Breadcrumb NavXT vs Edit My Breadcrumb (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Breadcrumb NavXT has accumulated 17M+ total downloads while Edit My Breadcrumb has 2.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Breadcrumb NavXT | Edit My Breadcrumb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 132 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 800K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 17M+ | ◄ | 2.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2007 | 2013 | |
| Age | 19 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.8+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 7.5.1 | 1.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Breadcrumb NavXT
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Breadcrumb NavXT Reviews
Breadcrumbs improved navigation
Now users can easily see where they are in the site. It’s SEO-friendly too.
Exactly what I wanted
Ideal for my use, quick & custom breadcrumb navigation
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
Edit My Breadcrumb Reviews
No reviews yet
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