Breadcrumb NavXT vs VSF Simple Block (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 NavXT has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 132 reviews) and leads in active installations (800K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Breadcrumb NavXT has accumulated 17M+ total downloads while VSF Simple Block has 5.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Breadcrumb NavXT | VSF Simple Block | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 132 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 800K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 17M+ | ◄ | 5.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 14 years ago |
| First Released | 2007 | 2010 | |
| Age | 19 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.8+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 7.5.1 | 1.1 |
Rating
4.6/5Breadcrumb NavXT
◄VSF Simple Block3/5
Total Reviews
132Breadcrumb NavXT
◄VSF Simple Block2
Active Installs
800K+Breadcrumb NavXT
◄VSF Simple Block10
Total Downloads
17M+Breadcrumb NavXT
◄VSF Simple Block5.7K+
Support Resolution
0%Breadcrumb NavXT
VSF Simple BlockN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoBreadcrumb NavXT
◄VSF Simple Block14 years ago
First Released
2007Breadcrumb NavXT
VSF Simple Block2010
Age
19 yearsBreadcrumb NavXT
VSF Simple Block16 years
WP Requires
5.8+Breadcrumb NavXT
VSF Simple Block3.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Breadcrumb NavXT
VSF Simple Blockfalse+
Business Model
FreeBreadcrumb NavXT
VSF Simple BlockFree
Latest Version
7.5.1Breadcrumb NavXT
VSF Simple Block1.1
Rating Breakdown
Breadcrumb NavXT
4.6/5(132 reviews)
5
83%
4
6%
3
4%
2
2%
1
6%
VSF Simple Block
3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
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
VSF Simple Block Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Breadcrumb NavXT or VSF Simple Block more popular?
Breadcrumb NavXT has 800K+ active installations while VSF Simple Block has 10. Breadcrumb NavXT is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Breadcrumb NavXT or VSF Simple Block?
Breadcrumb NavXT has a 4.6/5 rating from 132 reviews, while VSF Simple Block has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Breadcrumb NavXT and VSF Simple Block free?
Breadcrumb NavXT is free and VSF Simple Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Breadcrumb NavXT or VSF Simple Block?
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 VSF Simple Block was last updated 14 years ago.
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