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How to Create Breadcrumb Template in WordPress for Free?

Key Takeaways

  • Nexter Extension (Free) provides the breadcrumb template feature, and it needs to be installed and activated before use.
  • Nexter Theme Builder creates a custom breadcrumb template by going to Nexter Extension > Theme Builder > Add New Template, selecting Breadcrumb, naming the template, and setting Include In and Exclude From display conditions.
  • Nexter Blocks offers a free Breadcrumbs block for the WordPress block builder, while Elementor users use the Breadcrumbs Bar widget in The Plus Addons for Elementor to build the breadcrumb layout.
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Do you want to create a custom template for breadcrumbs? If you’re looking to improve your website’s navigation and user experience, then you need a breadcrumb trail. Breadcrumbs are a series of links that show users where they are on your site, allowing them to navigate back to previous pages easily.

Requirement  – This is a feature of Nexter Extension (Free) plugin, make sure its installed & activated to enjoy all its powers.

With the Nexter Theme Builder, you can easily create a custom template for breadcrumbs and select where you want to show them.

To create a breadcrumb template using the Nexter Theme Builder, follow the steps –

1. From the Dashboard, go to Nexter Extension > Theme Builder > Add New Template.

2. In the popup, select Breadcrumb from the Select Template dropdown.

3. Then, in the Name of Template field, add the template name.

4. Once done, click on the Next button.

5. On the next screen, you have to set the appropriate display conditions.

From the Include In dropdown, you have to select where the template will be visible.

Then from the Exclude From dropdown, you can set where the template won’t show.

In both sections, you will find the same location options that are available in the header template.

6. Once done, then click on the Create button. 

7. Then it will open the WordPress editor, where you can use the WordPress blocks or Elementor to create the actual layout and content of the template.

To create the actual breadcrumb, there are different options available depending on the page builder you use. If you are using WordPress block builder, you can leverage the free Breadcrumbs block provided by Nexter Blocks.

Alternatively, if you are using Elementor, you can use the Breadcrumbs Bar widget available in The Plus Addons for Elementor. Both options allow you to easily add breadcrumb navigation to your website and enhance the user experience.

8. Once done, publish the template.

Now your template will be created and will show as per the set display conditions.

Also, check How to Create 404 Page Template in WordPress for Free.

About the Author

Photo of Aditya Sharma CMO of Nexter
CMO at POSIMYTH Innovations · Nexter · 7 years experience

He has spent years in the WordPress ecosystem building, breaking, and optimizing sites until they actually perform. He works at the intersection of speed, growth, and usability, helping creators ship websites that load fast and convert. An active WordPress community contributor sharing through tools, tutorials, and direct collaboration. Tested practice, not theory.

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