Hardik

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.
<h4>Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Automatic TOC generation: Creates a table of contents based on your post’s headings</li>
<li>Customizable appearance: Change colors, font size, and width</li>
<li>Flexible placement: Insert TOC at the top or after the first paragraph</li>
<li>Heading selection: Choose which heading levels to include (H1-H6)</li>
<li>Shortcode support: Use [smooth_toc] anywhere in your content for manual placement</li>
<li>Per-post control: Enable/disable TOC for individual posts</li>
<li>Mobile-friendly: Responsive design that works on all devices</li>
<li>Translation-ready: 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.

tidyplugins

Tidy Table of Contents automatically generates a clean, accessible table of contents from your headings. It works out of the box with no configuration, and offers deep customization when you need it.
Key features:
<ul>
<li>🤖 Automatic — parses H2–H6 headings and generates the TOC instantly</li>
<li>♿ Accessible — proper ARIA roles, keyboard navigation</li>
<li>⚡ Performant — output cached per post, no render-blocking JS</li>
<li>🎨 Customizable — configure depth, position, title, open/collapsed state</li>
<li>📌 Per-post control — override global settings via meta box</li>
<li>🔗 Smooth scroll — animated anchor navigation</li>
<li>📱 Responsive — collapsible on mobile</li>
<li>🧩 Shortcode — <code>[tidy_toc]</code> for manual placement</li>
</ul>

Tidy Table of Contents

Automatic, accessible and performant table of contents for WordPress. Zero configuration needed.

SmoothTOC vs Tidy Table of Contents