Schema vs JSON-LD Breadcrumbs (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, JSON-LD Breadcrumbs has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Schema leads in active installations (40K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Schema has accumulated 1.4M+ total downloads while JSON-LD Breadcrumbs has 11K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Schema | JSON-LD Breadcrumbs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 221 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 40K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 1.4M+ | ◄ | 11K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 0% | |
| Last Updated | 9 months ago | ► | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2017 | |
| Age | 10 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 4.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.7.9.6 | 1.0.5 |
Rating Breakdown
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Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Schema averaged approximately 64 daily downloads while JSON-LD Breadcrumbs averaged 6.
Recent Reviews
Schema Reviews
can’t unsubscribe
You pay a yearly membership that you can’t unsubscribe. You need to contact the support, except you can only contact it by email, and it NEVER answer. My version of the plugin has been unable to updat
Nothing is available in free version
The free version doesn’t have basic features
NONEXISTENT SUPPORT
Reached out to this company several times regarding an update issue. Never replied. Still no resolve. This is NOT how you do business!
JSON-LD Breadcrumbs Reviews
Fantastic
I has been in trouble for three days before I downloaded and used this plug in. Everthing work absurdly well instead of more reviewed competitors. Google Structured Data test tested!
Great Plugin
This is really great. Thank you very much
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