WP Section Index
v1.1.1by Matt Cohen · updated 16 years ago
Create a table of contents in a widget for the current page or blog post, using headings from the content.
- Rank
- #25,956
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 26
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.2K
- 5,247 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Section Index at a glance
WP Section Index is a WordPress plugin by Matt Cohen with 20+ active installs, the #25,956 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.1 came out on Dec 20, 2010, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.1.4. Among the 112 plugins tagged “table of contents”, it ranks #28. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats45 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Section Index |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 26 · -3.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 27 |
Rank over time
#25,956 · down 132 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #25,956 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #25,948 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #26,017 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #25,849 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #25,877 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #26,004 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #25,976 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #25,962 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #25,905 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #25,824 |
Growth %
Average -0.29% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.70% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
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.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9
- Tested up to
- 3.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 10, 2010
- Last updated
- Dec 20, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Section Index
How many websites use WP Section Index?
WP Section Index is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #25,956 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Section Index been downloaded?
5,247 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was WP Section Index last updated?
Version 1.1.1 came out on Dec 20, 2010 (15 years ago).
Is WP Section Index compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Section Index’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.1.4, 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 WP Section Index still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Section Index have?
No one has reviewed WP Section Index on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP Section Index?
The plugins most like WP Section Index, by the tags they share, are Table of Contents Plus (200K+), LuckyWP Table of Contents (90K+) and Easy Table of Contents (600K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 26 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 5.2K |
| Author | Matt Cohen |
| First released | Apr 10, 2010 |
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 20, 2010 |
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