Breadcrumb NavXT vs Osom Blocks (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, Osom Blocks has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while Breadcrumb NavXT leads in active installations (800K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Breadcrumb NavXT has accumulated 17M+ total downloads while Osom Blocks has 4.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Breadcrumb NavXT | Osom Blocks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 132 | ◄ | 5 |
| Active Installs | 800K+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 17M+ | ◄ | 4.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2007 | 2020 | |
| Age | 19 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.8+ | 5.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 7.5.1 | 1.2.2 |
Rating
4.6/5Breadcrumb NavXT
►Osom Blocks5/5
Total Reviews
132Breadcrumb NavXT
◄Osom Blocks5
Active Installs
800K+Breadcrumb NavXT
◄Osom Blocks100
Total Downloads
17M+Breadcrumb NavXT
◄Osom Blocks4.5K+
Support Resolution
0%Breadcrumb NavXT
Osom BlocksN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoBreadcrumb NavXT
◄Osom Blocks3 months ago
First Released
2007Breadcrumb NavXT
Osom Blocks2020
Age
19 yearsBreadcrumb NavXT
Osom Blocks6 years
WP Requires
5.8+Breadcrumb NavXT
Osom Blocks5.3+
PHP Requires
7.0+Breadcrumb NavXT
Osom Blocks5.6+
Business Model
FreeBreadcrumb NavXT
Osom BlocksFree
Latest Version
7.5.1Breadcrumb NavXT
Osom Blocks1.2.2
Rating Breakdown
Breadcrumb NavXT
4.6/5(132 reviews)
5
83%
4
6%
3
4%
2
2%
1
6%
Osom Blocks
5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
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
Osom Blocks Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Breadcrumb NavXT or Osom Blocks more popular?
Breadcrumb NavXT has 800K+ active installations while Osom Blocks has 100. Breadcrumb NavXT is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Breadcrumb NavXT or Osom Blocks?
Breadcrumb NavXT has a 4.6/5 rating from 132 reviews, while Osom Blocks has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Breadcrumb NavXT and Osom Blocks free?
Breadcrumb NavXT is free and Osom Blocks is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Breadcrumb NavXT or Osom Blocks?
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 Osom Blocks was last updated 3 months ago.
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