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BreadcrumbsFree

Where to place the Breadcrumbs block so it works on every page, how to choose its layout, and how to style the background, separator, Home link and text.

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See the Breadcrumbs block live on the demo site (opens in a new tab)

Adding the block#

  1. Click the “+” (Block Inserter) in a page, post, or Site Editor template (for example Single Posts or Pages).
  2. Search for “Breadcrumb” and select it.
  3. Choose a layout and style it from the sidebar.

Tip: For a site-wide trail, add the block to your Header template part or to the Single and Page templates in Appearance → Editor.

Settings overview#

TabWhat you control there
GeneralLayout and link behavior
DesignColors, separators, home link, and text styles
AdvancedSee Common Advanced Settings

General tab#

Breadcrumbs Settings
SettingDescription
Breadcrumbs LayoutLayout 1 or Layout 2, two built-in visual styles for the trail.
Open link in new tabOpens breadcrumb links in a new browser tab.

Design tab#

Breadcrumbs design settings
SettingDescription
Breadcrumbs Background ColorBackground of the breadcrumb items.
Different Background for last itemGives the current page (last item) its own background. Set it in Last item Background Color.
Enable OpacityAdds transparency to the item background.
DimensionsPadding of each item.

Separator Styling#

SettingDescription
Separator TypeText Separator (for example / or ») or Icon Separator.
Separator Text / Separator IconThe character or icon placed between items.
Separator ColorColor of the separator.
Home Link settings
SettingDescription
Custom Home Link TextReplaces “Home” with your own text in Home Link Text.
Use Home Link IconShows a house icon (or another Home Icon) for the first item.
Hide Home Text (Display Icon Only)Shows only the icon for the home link.
Home Icon ColorColor of the home icon.

Text Settings#

Text Settings

Text Color, Text Alignment, and Typography for the breadcrumb links and current page.

Advanced tab#

See Common Advanced Settings.

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Updated Nov 3, 2026