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SimpleTOC – Table of Contents Block

By Marc TÃ¶nsing

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

SimpleTOC – Table of Contents Block Review - In-Depth Analysis

SEO-friendly Table of Contents Gutenberg block. No JavaScript and no CSS means faster loading.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.02/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 76+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

Outstanding It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Add a Table of Contents block to your posts and pages. The TOC is a nested list of links to all headings found in the post or page. To use it, simply add a block and search for 'SimpleTOC' or just 'TOC'.

The maximum depth of the TOC can be configured in the block's sidebar among many other options. You can hide the headline 'Table of Contents' and add your own by using a normal heading block.

This plugin is designed and developed for WCAG 2.2 level AA conformance. It is tested with assistive technology and intended to be accessible, however, some third-party plugins or themes may affect the individual accessibility on a given website. If you find an accessibility issue, please let us know and we will try to address it promptly.

SimpleTOC is open-source and developed on GitHub Pages. If you find a bug or have an idea for a feature, please feel free to contribute and create a pull request.

Comparing to Alternatives

SimpleTOC offers a minimalist approach to adding a table of contents block, focusing on simplicity and performance compared to other feature-rich plugins.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Minimalist design with no frontend bloat by default
Automatically generates table of contents with minimal configuration
Integrates well with WordPress Full Site Editing
Links inherit site theme CSS for consistent styling
Lightweight and stable performance

Weaknesses

Limited customization options compared to alternatives
No built-in show/hide toggle for the table of contents
Lacks advanced features like animations or styling controls
No premium version to unlock additional features

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's ease of use and lightweight nature, with some suggestions for minor feature additions.

Positive highlights

"Excellent plugin that easily adds table of contents with links to headings." - Mark Wilkinson
"Lightweight, stable, and fully compatible with WordPress Full Site Editing." - js100
"Just works automatically with no frontend bloat." - Clicknathan
"Links follow site theme CSS rules, unlike other TOC plugins." - 3tianne
"Small and fine, highly recommended." - Burgeule

Common complaints

Lack of a basic show/hide toggle button
Limited options for customization
No animations or additional styling features
Minimalist approach may not suit all users

Weaknesses

No premium version to access enhanced features
Some users overlook the plugin location in block editor

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, lightweight table of contents solution that integrates seamlessly with WordPress Full Site Editing and requires minimal setup.

Not ideal for

Those who want extensive customization options, built-in toggles, animations, or advanced styling controls may find this plugin too basic.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides a fully functional, minimalist table of contents block with automatic generation and theme-consistent styling, suitable for most basic needs.

Final Verdict

SimpleTOC is an excellent choice for users who want a no-fuss, lightweight table of contents block that works out of the box without adding frontend bloat.

While it lacks advanced customization and toggle features, its minimalist design and compatibility with WordPress Full Site Editing make it a reliable and efficient plugin for straightforward TOC needs.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free SimpleTOC – Table of Contents Block plugin.

Table of Contents

Gutenberg block

Accessibility

Screenshots

FAQ

SimpleTOC allows you to configure global settings for your WordPress website. These settings can be enforced globally, overriding any block-level configurations that may exist. To access these settings, navigate to the SimpleTOC section of the WordPress Settings.

Use the ‘simpletoc_excluded_blocks’ filter. For example, this code will exclude heading blocks that are inside a column block.

Example:

add_filter( 'simpletoc_excluded_blocks', function ( array $blocks ) {     $blocks[] = 'core/column';      return $blocks; } );

The heavy plus character I used can not be colored with css without hacks. But you can change the icon to something else and change the color of the new icon.

.simpletoc-collapsible::after {     content: "✖";     color: #e94c89; }

Contributors and developers

“SimpleTOC – Table of Contents Block” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Marc Tönsing

Free Version Docs Live Demo

WPS

7.02

Very Good

Ratings

5 out of 5 | 76

Version

7.1.1

Last updated

1 month ago

Active installations

10,000+

WordPress version

7.0.4 or higher

PHP version

7.3 or higher

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SimpleTOC – Table of Contents Block Review - In-Depth Analysis

Performance Overview

What It Does

Comparing to Alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

Who Should Use This?

Pricing & Value

Final Verdict

Other Notable Features

Screenshots

FAQ

Contributors and developers

Ratings

Reviews (76)

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Contributors & Developers

Interested in development?

Changelog

Security Status

Secure

No Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Known Vulnerabilities (0)

Previous Versions

WPS

7.02

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