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.
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 Breakdown
Flexy Breadcrumb
Breadcrumb based on URL
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Flexy Breadcrumb Reviews
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
Need custom layout
Need custom layout
Very useful
Very useful
Breadcrumb based on URL Reviews
No reviews yet
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