Breadcrumbs ui examples

1. What is breadcrumb in UI?
2. Are breadcrumbs good UX?
3. Do websites still use breadcrumbs?
4. How breadcrumbs are used for website navigation?

What is breadcrumb in UI?

Breadcrumbs are a list of links representing the current page and its “ancestors” (parent page, grandparent page, and so on), typically going all the way back to the site homepage. NN/g has been recommending breadcrumbs since 1995, as they provide many benefits to users at almost no cost to the UI.

Are breadcrumbs good UX?

Breadcrumbs UX are often neglected, but they can be extremely helpful when designing a complex navigation. We can improve them with sideways navigation, clearer breadcrumbs paths and accordions on mobile. Nobody gets particularly excited about breadcrumbs navigation.

Do websites still use breadcrumbs?

In almost every article you come across about breadcrumbs, they start with hierarchy-based breadcrumb navigation (also referred to as “location-based breadcrumb navigation”). This is because it's the most common option, especially for websites that have complex site architecture with more than two levels.

How breadcrumbs are used for website navigation?

Breadcrumbs are a navigational aid that allows users to keep track of their current location on a website or interface. A breadcrumb trail displays the page a user is currently on and its relation to the pages they visited before it, or the hierarchy of higher level parent pages above the current page.