Fast TOC
Display a table of contents
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Fast TOC shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Fast TOC stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| table of contents | >100 |
| toc | #48 |
About Fast TOC
From the official readme · v20251207Description
This plugin displays a table of contents for the selected post types. See the documentation for more information and an example.
Features
- Display table of contents
- Set default settings (see Settings / Reading section)
- Specify what headers are ignored with CSS selectors
- Collapsible or not
- Specify the list style type
- Change default position with a shortcode
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/fast-tocdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Use the Settings->Reading screen to set some default settings.
Changelog
20251207
- Make it work with WordPress 6.9
20221230
- Highlight current item.
20221229
- Flex display for up arrow.
20221228
- Added selector TOC to place the TOC to a specific CSS selector.
20200526
- String replace global
20200519
- When scrolling down, remove scroll to top
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FAQ
Fast TOC: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is Fast TOC free?
Yes. Fast TOC is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Fast TOC safe to use in 2026?
Fast TOC shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Fast TOC?
Fast TOC is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,744 times since it launched in January 2020. It was downloaded 68 times in the last 30 days.
Does Fast TOC work with WordPress 7.1?
Fast TOC is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Fast TOC need?
Fast TOC requires PHP 5.4.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Fast TOC last updated?
The latest version, 20251207, was released on December 8, 2025 (10 months ago).
Who makes Fast TOC?
Fast TOC is developed and maintained by michielve.
What are the best alternatives to Fast TOC?
The most popular alternatives to Fast TOC are Easy Table of Contents (600K+ installs), Table of Contents Plus (200K+ installs) and LuckyWP Table of Contents (100K+ installs).
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