Title: Breadcrux
Author: Muhammad Awais
Published: <strong>June 24, 2026</strong>
Last modified: June 24, 2026

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# Breadcrux

 By [Muhammad Awais](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ajexosi/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/breadcrux.zip)

 * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/breadcrux/#description)
 * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/breadcrux/#reviews)
 *  [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/breadcrux/#installation)
 * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/breadcrux/#developers)

 [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/breadcrux/)

## Description

Breadcrux is a lightweight WordPress breadcrumb plugin that helps visitors understand
their location on your website through clear and customizable breadcrumb navigation.

The plugin works seamlessly as both an Elementor widget and a Gutenberg block, allowing
you to add breadcrumbs anywhere on your site using your preferred editor. Breadcrux
automatically generates breadcrumb trails for posts, pages, categories, tags, custom
post types, custom taxonomies, search results, author archives, and 404 pages.

Whether you’re building a blog, business website, or a complex site using custom
post types and taxonomies, Breadcrux provides fast, SEO-friendly breadcrumb navigation
with extensive customization options.

#### Features

 * Elementor Breadcrumb Widget
 * Gutenberg Breadcrumb Block
 * Automatic WordPress breadcrumb navigation
 * Custom post type breadcrumb support
 * Custom taxonomy breadcrumb support
 * Category and tag breadcrumbs
 * Author, search, archive, and 404 breadcrumbs
 * Hierarchical taxonomy parent chain support
 * Optional Post Type Archive link
 * Optional Category / Taxonomy segment
 * Custom separators
 * Advanced color customization
 * Typography controls
 * Lightweight and performance-focused
 * Accessible breadcrumb navigation (`aria-label="Breadcrumb"`)

#### Why Choose Breadcrux?

Breadcrux is designed to be lightweight, flexible, and easy to use. Unlike many 
breadcrumb plugins that include unnecessary features, Breadcrux focuses on providing
clean and accurate breadcrumb trails while maintaining excellent performance.

The plugin automatically detects custom post types and taxonomies, making it ideal
for websites built with tools such as JetEngine and other WordPress content frameworks.

#### Compatibility

 * Elementor
 * Gutenberg (Block Editor)
 * Custom Post Types
 * Custom Taxonomies
 * JetEngine
 * Most WordPress themes

This plugin works with Elementor and the WordPress Block Editor but is not affiliated
with or endorsed by Elementor, JetEngine, or any third party. All trademarks belong
to their respective owners and are referenced solely for compatibility purposes.

## Blocks

This plugin provides 1 block.

 *   Breadcrumbs Lightweight breadcrumb trail (Home > Category > Post) for posts,
   pages, and custom post types.

## Installation

 1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/breadcrux` directory, or install
    the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
 2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen.
 3. **Block editor:** add the “Breadcrumbs” block to any post, page, or template.
 4. **Elementor:** edit with Elementor, search for the “Breadcrumb” widget, and drag
    it onto the page or into your single-post template.

## FAQ

### My custom taxonomy term does not show. What do I do?

By default the plugin auto-detects the first public taxonomy attached to the post
type. If your post type has more than one taxonomy, enter the exact taxonomy slug
in the “Taxonomy Slug” field to force the one you want. Also make sure the post 
actually has a term assigned.

### Does it support custom post types?

Yes. On a single custom post type entry it can show the post type name (linking 
to its archive) followed by the taxonomy term and the post title.

### Why do the separator and home icons not appear in Elementor?

Those icons use Font Awesome, which Elementor loads by default. If your setup disables
it, the icons will not render.

### Does the breadcrumb preview fully in the block editor?

The trail depends on the page being viewed on the front end, so the editor preview
may be partial. The front-end output is always accurate.

## Reviews

There are no reviews for this plugin.

## Contributors & Developers

“Breadcrux” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this
plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ Muhammad Awais ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ajexosi/)

[Translate “Breadcrux” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/breadcrux)

### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/breadcrux/), check 
out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/breadcrux/), or subscribe
to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/breadcrux/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/breadcrux/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Changelog

#### 1.2.2

 * Lengthened the internal code prefix for stronger uniqueness.

#### 1.2.1

 * Hardened output escaping (all output now passes through wp_kses) and input sanitization.

#### 1.2.0

 * Added a Gutenberg block in addition to the Elementor widget.
 * Added a “Show Category / Taxonomy” toggle.
 * Refactored the trail logic into a shared engine used by both editors.
 * Prepared the plugin for the WordPress.org repository (licensing, readme, prefixing).

#### 1.1.0

 * Added custom post type and custom taxonomy support with auto-detection.
 * Added a “Show Post Type Name” toggle and a “Post Type Color” control.

#### 1.0.0

 * Initial release: Elementor breadcrumb widget with color and separator-icon controls.

## Meta

 *  Version **1.2.2**
 *  Last updated **1 day ago**
 *  Active installations **Fewer than 10**
 *  WordPress version ** 5.8 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **7.0**
 *  PHP version ** 7.0 or higher **
 * Tags
 * [breadcrumbs](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/breadcrumbs/)[elementor](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/elementor/)
   [gutenberg](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/gutenberg/)[navigation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/navigation/)
   [seo](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/seo/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/breadcrux/advanced/)

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## Contributors

 *   [ Muhammad Awais ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ajexosi/)

## Support

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