Easy Table of Contents

What It Does

Easy Table of Contents automatically scans a post or page and generates a clickable table of contents from the headings it finds. The TOC can be displayed via shortcode, widget, or automatically inserted based on configurable triggers such as heading count. It supports smooth scrolling, heading hierarchy, and a range of styling options for the generated list.

Who It's For

This plugin is well suited for publishers and content-heavy sites that regularly post long-form articles, tutorials, documentation, or guides where readers benefit from quick navigation. It is particularly useful for sites that already use classic editor workflows and want a low-friction, set-and-forget TOC without editing blocks.

Who Should Skip It

If you run a small site with mostly short posts, run a Gutenberg-first site and prefer native block controls, or simply do not need anchor navigation, this plugin is overkill and adds unnecessary options screens.

The Bottom Line

Easy Table of Contents scores 86.58 out of 100 and is the de facto choice in its category, with 600,000 installs, an 88/100 rating, and a recent update that keeps it current with WordPress 7.0. The one weak spot is its 44.4% support thread resolution rate, which is something to weigh if you rely on responsive help rather than documentation. For most long-form publishers, it remains the safest, lowest-risk pick.

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