Show Project Categories in Divi Breadcrumbs Module

Written by Dan Mossop

By default, the URL structure for Divi projects is: /project/name-of-the-project. This same structure is displayed in the Divi Breadcrumbs Module plugin. If you'd like to show a project's categories in the breadcrumbs module, so that users can go back one level up and see another projects from the same category, here's how to do it.

To display project categories in the Divi Breadcrumbs Module:

  1. Open the project for editing in the back-end
  2. Wait for the "Categories" option to appear in the editor sidebar
  3. Add / assign your desired categories
  4. Save and your project categories will now display in the breadcrumbs module

Divi Breadcrumbs module uses WordPress's own category structure when generating the breadcrumbs, so the most natural way to get the breadcrumbs working this way in the module would be to actually assign the projects into (project) categories within WordPress. You'll find the option to add / assign categories in the right sidebar when you edit the project on the back-end (rather than the front-end visual builder preview), e.g.:

Note that it can take a while for the "Categories" option to load after the edit screen / sidebar has loaded, so if you don't see it right away just wait a bit longer and it should appear in the sidebar.

This will make the breadcrumbs display like so:

Note that the standard URL format for a project will remain as /project/name-of-the-project and for project categories it will be /project_category/name-of-the-category-or-subcategory – it doesn't seem to include the category / subcategory hierarchy. I don't think there's an easy way to make the URL match the breadcrumbs from within WordPress, so if the look of the permalinks is important you may still need to use a plugin such as Permalink Manager for this.

We may earn a commission when you visit links on our website.

Improve Your Site Navigation with Divi Breadcrumbs Module

Enhance the navigation of your Divi website with the Divi Breadcrumbs Module. This plugin adds a breadcrumbs trail to your Divi, allowing visitors to easily follow the project's category path. SEO-optimized and easy to implement, it's perfect for streamlining user experience on your site.

Latest Posts

Add Text Before the Number in the Divi Circle Counter

Adding a custom number prefix to your Circle Counter lets you clarify what the value represents—such as currency, units, or labels—without relying on the default percentage format. This helps your counters better match real-world metrics and keeps the design...

Add a Second Line of Text in a Divi Button Module

Adding a second line of text beneath a button’s main label lets you provide extra context, a brief benefit statement, or a supporting call-to-action without cluttering your design. This can improve clarity and increase clicks by making the button’s purpose more...

Top (or Bottom) Align Divi Icon List Module Icons

When Icon List items wrap onto multiple lines, the default icon alignment can make the icon appear vertically centered next to the text, which may look unbalanced or harder to scan. Setting the icons to align at the top creates a cleaner, more consistent...

Make Divi Button Modules Full Width with Centered Content

This configuration makes a Divi button stretch to the full width of its container while keeping its label neatly centered, creating a bold, edge-to-edge call-to-action. You might want this for hero sections, pricing tables, or any layout where a standard-sized button...

Fix the Flickr Typo in the Divi Social Media Follow Module

Sometimes it's the small things that make the difference... there is a minor typo in the Divi Social Media Follow module that was present in Divi 4, and (currently) remains in Divi 5. Specifically, the tooltip for Flickr is misspelled as "Flikr". Here's how to fix...

About Dan Mossop

Dan is a Scottish-born web developer, now living in Brisbane with his wife and son. He has been sharing tips and helping users with Divi since 2014. He created Divi Booster, the first Divi plugin, and continues to develop it along with 20+ other Divi plugins. Dan has a PhD in Computer Science, a background in web security and likes a lot of stuff, 

0 Comments

Submit a Comment

Comments are manually moderated and approved at the time they are answered. A preview is shown while pending but may disappear if your are cookies cleared - don't worry though, the comment is still in the queue.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *.