Description
At a glance
Breadcrumb Trail v1.1.0 — free WordPress plugin download. Key facts: 10K+ active installs · 4.3/5 rating from 30 reviews · updated November 28, 2017 · requires WordPress 4.7+ & PHP 5.2+.
Breadcrumb Trail is one of the most advanced and robust breadcrumb menu systems available for WordPress. It started out as a small script for basic blogs but has grown into a system that can handle nearly any site’s setup to show the most accurate breadcrumbs for each page.
Before using
Please note that Breadcrumb Trail requires that you understand and know how to edit your theme’s PHP code, at least to the extent of copying and pasting one line of code. If you’re not comfortable doing this, it’s best to ask that your theme author integrate the code necessary to support this plugin.
How it works
This plugin automatically detects your permalink setup and displays breadcrumbs based off that structure. Nearly all sites have some sort of hierarchy. Breadcrumb Trail recognizes that and builds a set of unique breadcrumbs for each page on your site.
This means that it can also detect custom post types and taxonomies right out of the box. Whatever you throw at it, it’s got a solution.
Features
- Auto-detects the permalink structure of your site for the most accurate breadcrumbs.
- Hooks for plugin/theme developers to overwrite output.
- Coded with object-oriented programming (OOP) methods to allow developers to extend it for those highly-custom setups.
- Properly handles nearly any custom post type or taxonomy.
Professional support
If you need professional plugin support from me, the plugin author, you can join the club at Theme Hybrid, which is a professional WordPress help/support site where I handle support for all my plugins and themes for a community of 75,000+ users (and growing).
Plugin Development
If you’re a theme author, plugin author, or just a code hobbyist, you can follow the development of this plugin on it’s GitHub repository.
Donations
Yes, I do accept donations. If you want to donate, you can do so from my donations page or grab me something from my Amazon Wish List.
I appreciate all donations, no matter the size. Further development of this plugin is not contingent on donations, but they are always a nice incentive.
Frequently asked questions
What is Breadcrumb Trail?
Breadcrumb Trail is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 1.1.0. It is active on over 10K websites.
Is Breadcrumb Trail free to download?
Yes — Breadcrumb Trail 1.1.0 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 4.3 out of 5 based on 30 reviews.
How do I install Breadcrumb Trail 1.1.0?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Breadcrumb Trail?
Breadcrumb Trail 1.1.0 requires WordPress 4.7 or higher and PHP 5.2 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Breadcrumb Trail last updated?
Version 1.1.0 was last updated on November 28, 2017. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Breadcrumb Trail download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.1.0
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.1.0 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | November 28, 2017 |
| Active installs | 10,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★☆ 4.3/5 (30 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 5.2 or higher |
| Author | Justin Tadlock |
| Tags | breadcrumbs, menu, navigation |
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