Robert

<p>TOC Builder by RobertIvan is a Table of Contents plugin that automatically generates a navigation menu from your content’s headings. It includes an admin interface for configuration and is suitable for long-form content, documentation sites, and blogs.</p>
<h4>Core Features</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Auto-Detection</strong> – Automatically scans content for headings (H1-H6)</li>
<li><strong>Smooth Scroll</strong> – Animated scrolling to sections</li>
<li><strong>SpyScroll</strong> – Highlights the current section in the TOC while scrolling</li>
<li><strong>Gutenberg Ready</strong> – Includes a native block with live preview in the editor</li>
<li><strong>Configurable</strong> – Customize position, colors, heading levels, and more</li>
<li><strong>Performance</strong> – Assets loading and caching optimized</li>
<li><strong>Responsive</strong> – Compatible with desktop, tablet, and mobile devices</li>
</ul>
<h4>Admin Interface</h4>
<p>TOC Builder by RobertIvan features an admin settings page for configuration:</p>
<p><strong>Design System</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Gradient color scheme</li>
<li>Animations and transitions</li>
<li>Card-based layout</li>
<li>System typography</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>WordPress Sidebar Menu Structure</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Dedicated Sidebar Menu – Menu in WordPress sidebar with a custom icon</li>
<li>General Settings – Core TOC functionality with live preview</li>
<li>Appearance Settings – Visual customization options (coming soon)</li>
<li>Advanced Settings – Options for developers (coming soon)</li>
<li>Premium Features – Planned functionality</li>
<li>Bookmarkable URLs – Direct URLs for each section</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>User Experience</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Live Preview – Preview updates based on selected heading levels</li>
<li>Heading Selection – Click on heading boxes (H1-H6) to toggle selection</li>
<li>Visual Hierarchy – Preview shows TOC structure based on heading selections</li>
<li>Interactive Demo – Collapsible TOC preview with hide/show functionality</li>
<li>Visual Feedback – Checkboxes with gradient backgrounds when selected</li>
<li>2-Column Layout – Settings on left, sticky live preview on right (desktop)</li>
<li>Responsive Design – Stacked layout on smaller screens</li>
</ul>
<h4>Future Architecture</h4>
<p>The admin interface is designed to accommodate upcoming features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Custom color schemes and typography options</li>
<li>Advanced CSS customization</li>
<li>Performance optimization controls</li>
<li>Analytics and tracking capabilities</li>
<li>Pre-built design templates</li>
<li>Multi-language support infrastructure</li>
</ul>
<h4>Suitable For</h4>
<ul>
<li>Long-form blog posts and articles</li>
<li>Documentation and knowledge bases</li>
<li>Educational content and tutorials</li>
<li>Product guides and manuals</li>
<li>Any content with multiple headings</li>
</ul>
<h3>Technical Details</h3>
<h4>File Structure</h4>
<p>toc-master/<br />
├── assets/<br />
│   ├── css/<br />
│   │   ├── style.css              (Frontend TOC styles)<br />
│   │   └── admin-premium.css      (Admin interface styles)<br />
│   └── js/<br />
│       ├── script.js              (Frontend functionality)<br />
│       ├── admin-settings.js      (Admin interface interactions)<br />
│       └── block.js               (Gutenberg block)<br />
├── includes/<br />
│   ├── class-toc-generator.php    (Core TOC generation logic)<br />
│   ├── class-toc-settings.php     (Settings page with UI)<br />
│   └── class-toc-block.php        (Gutenberg block registration)<br />
└── toc-builder.php                (Main plugin file)</p>
<h4>Admin Interface Architecture</h4>
<p>The settings pages use a component-based architecture:</p>
<ul>
<li>CSS Design System – CSS custom properties, modular components, responsive breakpoints</li>
<li>WordPress Sidebar Navigation – Individual pages for each settings section</li>
<li>Live Preview System – TOC rendering with dynamic heading selection</li>
</ul>
<h4>Color Palette</h4>
<p>Primary Colors:<br />
* Primary Gradient: #4F46E5 <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> #7C3AED<br />
* Accent Cyan: #06B6D4<br />
* Accent Purple: #A855F7</p>
<p>Neutral Colors:<br />
* Gray Scale: #F1F5F9 <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> #0F172A<br />
* Success: #10B981<br />
* Warning: #F59E0B</p>
<h3>Support</h3>
<p>For support, feature requests, and bug reports, please visit the plugin’s support forum on WordPress.org.</p>
<h3>Credits</h3>
<p>Developed with ❤️ for the WordPress community.</p>


TOC Builder by RobertIvan

A Table of Contents generator for WordPress with admin interface.

Hardik

<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.

TOC Builder by RobertIvan vs SmoothTOC