# SimpleTOC – Table of Contents Block

> SimpleTOC has 10K+ active installs, a 4.9/5 rating from 77 reviews and 17.3K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 94/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — SimpleTOC is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 94/100 on our health check.

**SEO-friendly Table of Contents Gutenberg block. No JavaScript or CSS by default.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10K+
- **Total downloads:** 622,461
- **Downloads (30 days):** 17,288 (+84.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 77 reviews
- **Health score:** 94/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 7.4.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 18, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.2+, PHP 7.3+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Marc Tönsing (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/marcdk/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simpletoc/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [accessibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/accessibility/) | #10 | 613 |
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | #21 | 998 |
| [table](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/table/) | #8 | 140 |
| [table of contents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/table-of-contents/) | #5 | 92 |
| [toc](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/toc/) | #5 | 71 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| accessibility | #69 | 3,297 |
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| table | #24 | 10,000 |
| table of contents | #7 | 10,000 |
| toc | #3 | 213 |

## Version adoption

- 7.4: 39.5%
- 6.7: 11.2%
- 7.3: 10.6%
- 7.1: 10.5%
- 6.9: 10.1%
- 7.0: 6.5%
- Other: 11.7%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Web Accessibility (formally known as Ally) – WCAG Scanning, Guided Fixes, Usability Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pojo-accessibility/) | 500K+ | 2.9/5 (162) | Aug 24, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 2 | [Auto Image Attributes From Filename With Bulk Updater (Add Alt Text, Image Title For Image SEO)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-image-attributes-from-filename-with-bulk-updater/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (93) | Sep 1, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Accessibility by UserWay](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/userway-accessibility-widget/) | 80K+ | 4/5 (57) | Dec 8, 2025 | 59/100 |
| 4 | [WP Accessibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-accessibility/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (68) | Aug 11, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Infinity23 (Formerly Tag Manager) – One Plugin That Replaces All The Rest](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag-manager-header-body-footer/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (53) | Sep 26, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 6 | [Alt Text AI – Automatically generate image alt text for SEO and accessibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/alttext-ai/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (35) | Sep 23, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 7 | [My Calendar – Accessible Event Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/my-calendar/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (159) | Sep 20, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 8 | [Dark Mode – Improve Accessibility with AI Powered Dark Theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-dark-mode/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (390) | Sep 20, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 9 | [AccessibleWP – Accessibility Toolbar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/accessible-poetry/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (47) | Oct 3, 2024 | 48/100 |
| 11 | [Button visually impaired](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/button-visually-impaired/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (26) | Sep 21, 2026 | 79/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is SimpleTOC safe to use in 2026?
Yes — SimpleTOC is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 94/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SimpleTOC?
SimpleTOC is active on 10K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 622,461 times since it launched in April 2020. It was downloaded 17,288 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SimpleTOC work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested SimpleTOC up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.

### What PHP version does SimpleTOC need?
SimpleTOC requires PHP 7.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was SimpleTOC last updated?
The latest version, 7.4.0, was released on September 18, 2026 (1 week ago).

### Who makes SimpleTOC?
SimpleTOC is developed and maintained by Marc Tönsing.

### What are the best alternatives to SimpleTOC?
The most popular alternatives to SimpleTOC are Web Accessibility (formally… (500K+ installs), Auto Image Attributes From… (100K+ installs) and Accessibility by UserWay (80K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simpletoc/ · Generated 2026-09-26 16:10 UTC by PageForge