Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Breadcrumb Trail currently ranks #1747 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1726, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 21 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 39% versus the month before (15/day).
- The latest release, v1.1.0, shipped on Nov 28, 2017 (3,246 days ago) — release #13 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #1747 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1744 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1747 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1735 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 24 |
| 2026-09-30 | 19 |
| 2026-08-31 | 21 |
| 2026-07-31 | 6 |
| 2026-06-30 | 8 |
| 2026-05-31 | 9 |
| 2026-04-30 | 6 |
| 2026-03-31 | 14 |
| 2026-02-28 | 5 |
| 2026-01-31 | 6 |
| 2025-12-31 | 5 |
| 2025-11-30 | 11 |
| 2025-10-31 | 7 |
| 2025-09-30 | 10 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Justin Tadlock |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.0 |
| Versions released | 13 |
| Last updated | 2017-11-28 |
| Added to directory | 2009-04-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
A powerful script for adding breadcrumbs to your site that supports Schema.org HTML5-valid microdata.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Breadcrumb Trail?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Breadcrumb Trail?
As of October 17, 2026, Breadcrumb Trail ranks #1747 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1726.
When was Breadcrumb Trail last updated?
Breadcrumb Trail was last updated on November 28, 2017 (version 1.1.0). It has shipped 13 releases in total.
Who makes Breadcrumb Trail?
Breadcrumb Trail is developed by Justin Tadlock. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2009.
