Tocer - table of contents maker WordPress plugin (formerly Fixed Toc) — is an essential tool for any website with long-form content. It automatically scans headings within your posts and pages (such as H1, H2, H3, etc.) to create a clean, structured, and clickable table of contents. This allows your visitors to instantly see an outline of your content and jump directly to the section that interests them most, dramatically improving the user experience and navigability of your site.
Beyond user convenience, Tocer provides significant SEO benefits. By generating a clear outline with anchor links, it helps search engines like Google better understand the structure and key topics of your content. This can lead to improved rankings and the appearance of "jump to" links directly in search results, increasing click-through rates. With its highly customizable design options, you can tailor the look and feel of your table of contents to perfectly match your website’s branding, choosing colors, styles, and placement for a seamless integration.
Why This is Important
In today's fast-paced digital world, user attention is a scarce resource. Studies show that over 55% of users spend fewer than 15 seconds on a web page. If they can't quickly find what they're looking for, they leave. This is especially true for long, detailed articles. A visitor arriving at a 3,000-word blog post without a clear navigation guide is likely to feel overwhelmed and click the "back" button, increasing your bounce rate and signaling to Google that your page isn't helpful.
The Tocer plugin directly solves this problem. By providing an instant, clear overview of your content, you empower users to navigate efficiently. This not only keeps them on your page longer, which can boost average session duration by up to 30% for content-rich sites, but also improves their overall experience, encouraging them to return. For SEO, a well-structured page with a table of contents can earn featured snippets and sitelinks in search results, significantly increasing visibility and authority.
Features
- Automatically generates a table of contents from headings (H1-H6).
- Option to make the table of contents "sticky" or "fixed" on the screen as the user scrolls.
- Highly customizable design: change colors, fonts, borders, and backgrounds.
- Smooth scroll animation for a professional user experience.
- Option to show or hide the table of contents by default, with a toggle button.
- Select which heading levels (e.g., only H2 and H3) to include in the list.
- Automatically adds the table of contents to posts, pages, or custom post types.
- Lightweight and optimized for performance, ensuring no impact on site speed.
- SEO-friendly: creates clean anchor links that help search engines understand content structure.
- Fully responsive design that looks great on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.
User Engagement: Before vs. After Tocer
| Metric | Without Tocer Plugin | With Tocer Plugin | Potential Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Time on Page | 1 minute 15 seconds | 2 minutes 30 seconds | +100% |
| Bounce Rate | 75% | 50% | -33% |
| Scroll Depth | Reaches 40% of page | Reaches 85% of page | +112.5% |
| User Experience Score | Poor / Average | Good / Excellent | Significant Uplift |
| SEO Sitelink Potential | Low | High | Higher CTR |
How to install the plugin?
- Download the plugin archive using the button above.
- Navigate to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard.
- Click "Upload Plugin" at the top and select the downloaded ZIP file.
- Install, activate the plugin, and follow the quick setup wizard instructions.
FAQ
Can I exclude the table of contents from specific pages or posts?
Yes, absolutely. The Tocer plugin settings provide an option to disable the table of contents on a per-post or per-page basis. You can typically find a meta box on the post/page editor screen where you can check a box to disable the TOC for that specific piece of content, giving you full control over where it appears.
Does the Tocer plugin affect my website's loading speed?
Tocer is designed to be lightweight and efficient. The plugin's code is optimized to ensure it has a minimal impact on your site's performance. It only loads its scripts and styles on pages where the table of contents is active, preventing unnecessary resource loading across your entire website.
How does this plugin improve my site's SEO?
Tocer enhances SEO in two main ways. First, it creates a structured list of anchor links (jump links) at the top of your content. This helps search engines like Google understand the main topics of your article, which can lead to better indexing. Second, Google may use these links to show "jump to" sitelinks directly in the search results, increasing your click-through rate and driving users to the most relevant sections of your page.
Is the generated table of contents mobile-friendly?
Yes, the table of contents generated by Tocer is fully responsive. It automatically adjusts its layout and design to fit perfectly on any screen size, including smartphones and tablets. This ensures a seamless and user-friendly navigation experience for all of your visitors, regardless of the device they are using.
