Heading ID Copy
Heading ID Copy is a lightweight WordPress plugin that automatically assigns unique IDs to heading tags (h2-h6). It also adds a small copy icon next to each heading, allowing users to quickly copy the URL containing the…
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Heading ID Copy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Rankings
Where Heading ID Copy stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| clipboard | >100 |
| copy | >100 |
| heading | >100 |
| url | >100 |
About Heading ID Copy
From the official readme · v1.7Description
Heading ID Copy is a lightweight WordPress plugin that automatically assigns unique IDs to heading tags (h2-h6).
It also adds a small copy icon next to each heading, allowing users to quickly copy the URL containing the heading ID.
Features:
- Automatically generates heading IDs for
h2-h6elements. - Adds a small copy button next to each heading.
- Clicking the button copies the full URL with the heading ID to the clipboard.
- Works on both posts and pages.
- Simple and lightweight, with minimal impact on performance.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Changelog
1.7
- Added a new setting option that allows administrators to choose whether the link copy functionality and copy icon are shown to all users or only to administrators.
1.4
- Added detailed plugin description.
1.3
- Version update and minor improvements.
1.2
- Enabled heading ID copy functionality for both posts and pages.
1.1
- Added a copy icon for easier heading ID copying.
1.0
- Initial release.
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FAQ
Heading ID Copy: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is Heading ID Copy free?
Yes. Heading ID Copy is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Heading ID Copy safe to use in 2026?
Heading ID Copy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Heading ID Copy?
Heading ID Copy is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 855 times since it launched in January 2025. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.
Does Heading ID Copy work with WordPress 7.1?
Heading ID Copy is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Heading ID Copy last updated?
The latest version, 1.7, was released on February 4, 2025 (2 years ago).
Who makes Heading ID Copy?
Heading ID Copy is developed and maintained by devcj.
What are the best alternatives to Heading ID Copy?
The most popular alternatives to Heading ID Copy are Copy Anything to Clipboard… (10K+ installs), The Paste (9K+ installs) and Simple Export to Markdown (300+ installs).
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