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.

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For full implementation details, code examples, and framework-specific guidance, see references/rule.md.

Rule page: https://frontendchecklist.io/en/rules/html/breadcrumb-navigation