Flexy Breadcrumb vs Breadcrumb based on URL (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 based on URL has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Flexy Breadcrumb leads in active installations (20K+ vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. Flexy Breadcrumb has accumulated 137K+ total downloads while Breadcrumb based on URL has 12K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Flexy Breadcrumb | Breadcrumb based on URL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 20 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 300 |
| Total Downloads | 137K+ | ◄ | 12K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2016 | |
| Age | 9 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 5.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.1 | 2.0 |
Rating
4.7/5Flexy Breadcrumb
►Breadcrumb based on URL5/5
Total Reviews
20Flexy Breadcrumb
◄Breadcrumb based on URL2
Active Installs
20K+Flexy Breadcrumb
◄Breadcrumb based on URL300
Total Downloads
137K+Flexy Breadcrumb
◄Breadcrumb based on URL12K+
Support Resolution
0%Flexy Breadcrumb
Breadcrumb based on URLN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoFlexy Breadcrumb
►Breadcrumb based on URL3 months ago
First Released
2017Flexy Breadcrumb
Breadcrumb based on URL2016
Age
9 yearsFlexy Breadcrumb
Breadcrumb based on URL10 years
WP Requires
4.6+Flexy Breadcrumb
Breadcrumb based on URL5.5+
PHP Requires
7.2+Flexy Breadcrumb
Breadcrumb based on URL7.4+
Business Model
FreeFlexy Breadcrumb
Breadcrumb based on URLFree
Latest Version
1.2.1Flexy Breadcrumb
Breadcrumb based on URL2.0
Rating Breakdown
Flexy Breadcrumb
4.7/5(20 reviews)
5
85%
4
5%
3
5%
2
0%
1
5%
Breadcrumb based on URL
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Flexy Breadcrumb Reviews
by misthero
Nice but some deprecation error non php 8+
Deprecated: Creation of dynamic property Flexy_Breadcrumb_Trail::$before_wrap is deprecated in /wp-content/plugins/flexy-breadcrumb/includes/class-flexy-breadcrumb-shortcode.php on line 66
by egromspam0002
Need custom layout
Need custom layout
by bajrami09
Very useful
Very useful
Breadcrumb based on URL Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Flexy Breadcrumb or Breadcrumb based on URL more popular?
Flexy Breadcrumb has 20K+ active installations while Breadcrumb based on URL has 300. Flexy Breadcrumb is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Flexy Breadcrumb or Breadcrumb based on URL?
Flexy Breadcrumb has a 4.7/5 rating from 20 reviews, while Breadcrumb based on URL has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Flexy Breadcrumb and Breadcrumb based on URL free?
Flexy Breadcrumb is free and Breadcrumb based on URL is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Flexy Breadcrumb or Breadcrumb based on URL?
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?
Flexy Breadcrumb was last updated 1 year ago and Breadcrumb based on URL was last updated 3 months ago.
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