GutenTOC – Advanced Table of Contents
GutenTOC is an SEO-friendly customizable block for the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg). It scans headings through your page or post content and creates the table of contents (TOC) automatically.
Use with caution
GutenTOC works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (600+ active installs)
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where GutenTOC stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| advanced toc | #7 |
| anchors | #71 |
| block-editor | >100 |
| table of contents | #37 |
| toc | #21 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 from 12 reviews
About GutenTOC – Advanced Table of Contents
From the official readme · v2.1.0Description
GutenTOC is an SEO-friendly customizable block for the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg).
It scans headings through your page or post content and creates the table of contents (TOC) automatically.
Supporting Future Development
If you like this plugin, please rate and review it here in the WordPress Plugin Directory.
Thank you for your support!
How to Add a Block
- Go to the block editor.
- Add a block by searching for “TOC” or “Table of Contents”.
Features
- Automatically generate a table of contents with the GutenTOC block.
- Auto-generated anchors (customizable if needed).
- SEO friendly (anchors display nicely in SERPs).
- Option to toggle TOC visibility.
- Counter bullet formats: none, decimal, numeric, icon.
- Smooth scrolling to headings.
- Customizable styles: background color, border color, text color, font settings, etc.
Installation
Automatic Installation
- Requires WordPress 5.0 or higher.
- Go to WordPress admin → Plugins → Add New.
- Search for “GutenTOC”.
- Install and activate.
- Add the “GutenTOC” block inside the editor.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get support for using the block?
Yes, we reply to every question in the support forum.
Does this plugin slow down my website?
No. The plugin has almost no impact on page load for visitors.
Is this plugin free?
Yes, it is completely free.
Changelog
Update through the automatic WordPress updater. All your TOC settings will remain in place.
0.0.1
- Initial Release
0.0.2
- Added TOC alignment option
1.0.1
- WordPress 5.5 compatibility
2.0.1
- Fixed extra editor core CSS
2.0.2
- Fixed scrolling issue
2.0.5
- Added options: Font Size, Line Height, Font Weight, Font Family, Letter Spacing, Text Color, Hover Color, Hover Underline
Screenshots
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
FAQ
GutenTOC: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is GutenTOC free?
Yes. GutenTOC is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is GutenTOC safe to use in 2026?
GutenTOC works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.
How many websites use GutenTOC?
GutenTOC is active on 600+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 19,161 times since it launched in November 2019. It was downloaded 134 times in the last 30 days.
Does GutenTOC work with WordPress 7.1?
GutenTOC is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does GutenTOC need?
GutenTOC requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was GutenTOC last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.0, was released on September 13, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes GutenTOC?
GutenTOC is developed and maintained by Tauhidpro.
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