When to use breadcrumbs

Breadcrumbs are best utilized in websites with complex structures and multiple levels of content hierarchy. For example, in large e-commerce sites, educational platforms, or extensive blogs, breadcrumbs allow users to trace their path back to higher-level pages easily.

However, for websites with a simple, linear structure and only one or two levels of depth, breadcrumbs are less useful.^[1] In such cases, there's no significant hierarchy or complex relationships between pages to display. Instead of breadcrumbs, it's better to use clear navigation in the header menu or within the menu categories.