# Headings

> Headings has 10+ active installs and 81 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Headings shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,371
- **Downloads (30 days):** 81 (+52.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 27, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.2.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.0.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** vedant (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/vedant/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/headings/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [headings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/headings/) | #8 | 34 |
| [Style Box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/style-box/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| headings | >100 | 3,865 |
| Style Box | >100 | 4,896 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Add Anchor Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-anchor-links/) | 1K+ | 4.7/5 (6) | Mar 18, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 2 | [Headingo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/headingo/) | 100+ | — | Sep 19, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 3 | [Notice Boxes with Shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/notice-boxes-with-shortcodes/) | 70+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 21, 2013 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [Copy Link to Heading – Easily add Anchor links for Headings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/copy-link-to-heading/) | 40+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 24, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 5 | [Correct My Headings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/correct-my-headings/) | 10+ | — | Apr 10, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Stimulate Correct Headings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stimulate-correct-headings/) | 10+ | — | Aug 27, 2013 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [AIFORYA Table of Contents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aiforya-table-of-contents/) | 10+ | — | Sep 5, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 9 | [Digital Table of Contents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/digital-table-of-contents/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 20, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 10 | [SEOLYMP Heading Progress Navigation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/seolymp-heading-progress-navigation/) | <10 | — | Sep 9, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 11 | [SmoothTOC](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smooth-toc/) | <10 | — | Jun 22, 2025 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Headings free?
Yes. Headings is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Headings safe to use in 2026?
Headings shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Headings?
Headings is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,371 times since it launched in November 2011. It was downloaded 81 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Headings work with WordPress 7.1?
Headings is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Headings last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on November 27, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Headings?
Headings is developed and maintained by vedant.

### What are the best alternatives to Headings?
The most popular alternatives to Headings are Add Anchor Links (1K+ installs), Headingo (100+ installs) and Notice Boxes with Shortcodes (70+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/headings/ · Generated 2026-09-30 08:31 UTC by PageForge