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<p>SmoothTOC automatically generates a Table of Contents for your posts and pages based on your chosen headings (H2, H3, etc). You can insert the TOC automatically (top or after first paragraph) or manually using the [smooth_toc] shortcode. The plugin is highly customizable, translation-ready, and built to meet WordPress.org review standards.</p>
<h4>Features</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Automatic TOC generation</strong>: Creates a table of contents based on your post’s headings</li>
<li><strong>Customizable appearance</strong>: Change colors, font size, and width</li>
<li><strong>Flexible placement</strong>: Insert TOC at the top or after the first paragraph</li>
<li><strong>Heading selection</strong>: Choose which heading levels to include (H1-H6)</li>
<li><strong>Shortcode support</strong>: Use [smooth_toc] anywhere in your content for manual placement</li>
<li><strong>Per-post control</strong>: Enable/disable TOC for individual posts</li>
<li><strong>Mobile-friendly</strong>: Responsive design that works on all devices</li>
<li><strong>Translation-ready</strong>: Fully translatable using WordPress translation system</li>
</ul>
<h4>Usage</h4>
<ol>
<li>Install and activate the plugin</li>
<li>The TOC will automatically appear in your posts and pages</li>
<li>Configure your settings under Settings > SmoothTOC</li>
<li>(Optional) Use the [smooth_toc] shortcode in your posts/pages for manual TOC placement</li>
</ol>


SmoothTOC

Automatically generates a Table of Contents for your posts and pages.

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<p>Add the <strong>Table of Contents Block</strong> anywhere in your Gutenberg editor. It scans H2–H6 headings in the post content and builds a nested, clickable table of contents. Links automatically work by adding IDs to headings.</p>
<p>No configuration needed. Works on single posts and pages (not archives or category listings).</p>
<ul>
<li>No theme editing required<br />
You can activate the plugin on any site.</li>
<li>Compatible with Gutenberg / Classic Editor<br />
It processes the final rendered HTML.</li>
<li>SEO-friendly<br />
IDs are based on sanitize_title(), the same function WP uses for slugs.</li>
<li>Works with headings that already have IDs<br />
It does not overwrite existing IDs.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Example:</strong><br />
– Structure Your Content – Write your post or page using semantic headings (H2, H3, etc.)—just like you normally would.<br />
– Insert the Table of Contents Block – Add the “Table of Contents Block” anywhere in your editor (e.g., right after the introduction).<br />
– Let It Work Automatically – The plugin scans your headings, builds a hierarchical, scroll-linked table of contents in real time, and updates dynamically as you edit.</p>
<h3>Key Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Server-side generated Table of Contents</li>
<li>Automatically detects H2–H6 headings</li>
<li>Generates nested lists based on heading hierarchy</li>
<li>Automatically adds IDs to headings when missing</li>
<li>Lightweight and simple</li>
<li>Useful for:
<ul>
<li>Adding a Table of Contents to a post or page</li>
<li>Generating heading IDs</li>
<li>Linking to sections within content</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Why use this plugin?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Smart Parsing: Supports H2 through H6 headings</li>
<li>Clean Output: Uses standard HTML lists for maximum theme compatibility</li>
<li>Non-intrusive: Does not modify existing heading IDs</li>
<li>Lightweight & Fast</li>
</ul>


Supplyist TOC Block

A simple Gutenberg block that automatically generates a nested table of contents from post headings.

SmoothTOC vs Supplyist TOC Block