Keep a single breadcrumb on mobile
On mobile devices, it's important to use screen space wisely while keeping navigation clear. A good practice for breadcrumbs on mobile is to include just a single breadcrumb pointing up one level. This can help users achieve their main goals without cluttering the screen. For example, on an e-commerce site, if a user lands on a specific dress’s page through a search engine, they might want to see other dresses in the same category. A breadcrumb link to the parent category makes this easy, allowing for comparison shopping without a long breadcrumb trail.
This approach prevents clutter and saves mobile screen space, making the interface clean and easy to navigate. However, this method should only be used on mobile devices. On desktops, where there's more space, showing the full breadcrumb trail is better for comprehensive navigation.
