Simple TOC
v0.9.0by Bainternet · updated 10 years ago
create a wiki like TOC (table of contents) in your posts or pages using shortcode.
- Rank
- #12,879
- Down4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 215
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 16.8K
- 16,793 all-time
- Rating
- 3.3/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple TOC at a glance
Simple TOC is a WordPress plugin by Bainternet with 200+ active installs, the #12,879 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 0.9.0 came out on Dec 11, 2016, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.0. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “wiki like toc”. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats60 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple TOC |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 215 · -1.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 215 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 216 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 217 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 217 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 217 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 217 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 215 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 217 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 217 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 217 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 216 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 216 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 218 |
Rank over time
#12,879 · up 1 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #12,879 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,875 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,816 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,812 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,834 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,846 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,838 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,878 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,835 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,819 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,827 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,872 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,882 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,880 |
Growth %
Average -0.11% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.93% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.92% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.46% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.92% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.9100%
Rating trend
3.3★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.9.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.4.0
- Tested up to
- 4.7.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 6, 2011
- Last updated
- Dec 11, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple TOC
How many websites use Simple TOC?
Simple TOC is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,879 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple TOC been downloaded?
16,793 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Simple TOC last updated?
Version 0.9.0 came out on Dec 11, 2016 (9 years ago).
Is Simple TOC compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple TOC’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.0, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Simple TOC still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Simple TOC have?
3.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Simple TOC?
The plugins most like Simple TOC, by the tags they share, are LH Table of Contents (50+), Easy Table of Contents (600K+) and Table of Contents Plus (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.3
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 33%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 215 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 3.3 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 16.8K |
| Author | Bainternet |
| First released | May 6, 2011 |
| Version | 0.9.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 11, 2016 |
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Easy Table of Contents
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- Rank
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Table of Contents Plus
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- Rank
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- Installs
- 200K+
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Creates SEO-friendly table of contents for your posts/pages. Works automatically or manually (via shortcode, Gutenberg block or widget).
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