WordPress plugin comparison
ROOTS-index vs SimpleTOC
At a glance
- SimpleTOC has more active installs: 10K+, against fewer than 10 for ROOTS-index.
- On a typical day, SimpleTOC is downloaded about 168 times, ROOTS-index about 5.
- ROOTS-index has no reviews yet.
- SimpleTOC was updated more recently: Oct 30, 2026, against May 14, 2025 for ROOTS-index.
- SimpleTOC is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for ROOTS-index.
- SimpleTOC has been around longer: since 2020, against 2025 for ROOTS-index.
Line by line
SimpleTOC leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  ROOTS-index |  SimpleTOC |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #55,246 | #1,414 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 150 | 5K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.9(77) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.02 | ×1.15 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 9 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.2 | 7.3 |
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