How should a breadcrumb behave?

1. How should breadcrumbs work?
2. Should breadcrumbs show current page?
3. What do breadcrumbs symbolize?
4. Should breadcrumbs be clickable?

How should breadcrumbs work?

Because Breadcrumbs work as a secondary navigation aid, it should be placed above the content. The Nielsen Norman group conducted user tests and found that users expect breadcrumbs at the top of the page. A good placement for breadcrumbs is below the main navigation bar and above the page title.

Should breadcrumbs show current page?

Breadcrumbs should display the current location in the site's hierarchical structure, not the session history.

What do breadcrumbs symbolize?

Breadcrumbs, breadcrumb trail and trail of breadcrumbs are interchangeable terms which mean connected bits of information or evidence.

Should breadcrumbs be clickable?

They help site visitors understand and navigate your website's hierarchy. A location-based breadcrumb trail should begin with a link to the website's home page and end with the current page. The last item in the breadcrumb trail should not be a clickable or tappable link.