Shortcode Table of Contents
v1.0.3by James Kemp · updated 8 years ago
Display an automated table of contents via shortcode.
- Rank
- #11,530
- Up43 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 257
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 28.6K
- 28,554 all-time
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Shortcode Table of Contents at a glance
Shortcode Table of Contents is a WordPress plugin by James Kemp with 200+ active installs, the #11,530 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 1.0.3 came out on Jul 31, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 10 plugins tagged “anchors”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats131 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Shortcode Table of Contents |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 257 · -6.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 257 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 257 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 255 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 257 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 255 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 254 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 255 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 260 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 259 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 260 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 261 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 276 |
Rank over time
#11,530 · down 82 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #11,530 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #11,573 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #11,574 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #11,616 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #11,554 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #11,602 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #11,611 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #11,575 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #11,417 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #11,441 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #11,438 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #11,453 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #11,448 |
Growth %
Average -0.59% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.39% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.78% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.78% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.39% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.39% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.92% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.39% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.39% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.43% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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.org- Rank #11453 → #11616
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
4.7★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 29, 2017
- Last updated
- Jul 31, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Shortcode Table of Contents
How many websites use Shortcode Table of Contents?
Shortcode Table of Contents 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 #11,530 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Shortcode Table of Contents been downloaded?
28,554 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Shortcode Table of Contents last updated?
Version 1.0.3 came out on Jul 31, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is Shortcode Table of Contents compatible with the latest WordPress?
Shortcode Table of Contents’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Shortcode Table of Contents still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Shortcode Table of Contents have?
4.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 83% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Shortcode Table of Contents?
The plugins most like Shortcode Table of Contents, by the tags they share, are GutenTOC (600+), AIFORYA Table of Contents (10+) and Easy Table of Contents (600K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.7
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 83%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 17%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 83%4–5★
- Mixed
- 17%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 11 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 257 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 28.6K |
| Author | James Kemp |
| First released | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Version | 1.0.3 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 31, 2018 |
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