| name | breadcrumb-navigation |
| description | Use when reviewing templates, rendered HTML, or shared components related to Implement accessible breadcrumb navigation. Validate the final browser-facing markup, not just the source framework abstraction. |
| metadata | {"category":"html","priority":"medium","difficulty":"beginner","estimatedTime":"15","source":"frontendchecklist.io","url":"https://frontendchecklist.io/en/rules/html/breadcrumb-navigation"} |
Implement accessible breadcrumb navigation
Proper breadcrumb markup helps screen reader users understand site hierarchy and their current location, while also improving SEO through structured data.
Quick Reference
- Use nav element with aria-label='Breadcrumb'
- Use ordered list (ol) for semantic structure
- Mark current page with aria-current='page'
- Keep any structured data aligned with the visible breadcrumb trail
Check
Verify breadcrumbs use nav element with aria-label, ordered list markup, and aria-current for the current page.
Fix
Implement breadcrumbs using semantic nav, ol/li structure, and proper ARIA attributes including aria-current='page'.
Explain
Explain how properly marked up breadcrumbs improve navigation, SEO, and screen reader accessibility.
Code Review
Review templates, server-rendered HTML, and shared components that output markup related to Implement accessible breadcrumb navigation. Flag exact elements, attributes, and routes where the rendered HTML violates the rule.
For full implementation details, code examples, and framework-specific guidance,
see references/rule.md.
Rule page: https://frontendchecklist.io/en/rules/html/breadcrumb-navigation
