SimpleTOC – Table of Contents Block vs Dynamic Template Parts

Transform the way you manage templates on your WordPress site with Dynamic Template Parts. This powerful plugin extends the Full Site Editor, letting you swap headers, footers, and other Template Parts dynamically based on the content you’re editing — say goodbye to managing multiple templates for every layout variation. With Dynamic Template Parts, you gain the freedom to swap Template Parts directly within the block editor, whether it’s for posts, pages, or custom post types. The user-friendly interface allows you to preview changes in real-time, giving you complete control over the look and feel of each piece of content without needing custom code. Key Features: Dynamic Template Part Swapping: Replace headers, footers, sidebars, or any template part within the block editor. Flexible Swapping Options: Define whether to swap within the same type, any type, or curated parts. Template Part Previews: Preview Template Parts before selecting, ensuring your content looks perfect. Supports All Content Types: Works with posts, pages, and custom post types. User-Friendly Interface: Simple setup—no coding required.” Get Started: To implement an alternative Header Template Part using the Full Site Editor, please follow the example workflow below: Create an Alternative Header Template Part: Design and save a new Header Template Part within the Full Site Editor to serve as an alternative to your default header. Edit the Single Posts Template: Navigate to the Single Posts template and select the Header Template Part, and view the block sidebar. Enable the Dynamic Template Part Option: In the Template Part attributes panel, enable the Dynamic Template Part setting. Configure Swapping Preferences (Optional): Adjust your swapping preferences according to your requirements (choose to swap your Template Part with differnt Template Part types, or use a curated list of Template Parts). Edit a Post and Access the Dynamic Template Part Sidebar: Open a post for editing and select the Dynamic Template Part sidebar from the editor interface. Select the Alternative Header Template Part: Choose the alternative Header Template Part you created to replace the default header in this specific post. Save and Preview the Post: Save your changes and preview the post to verify that the alternative header is displayed correctly. Confirm Default Header on Other Posts: Ensure that all other posts without specific configurations continue to display the default header as intended. Unlock the power of dynamic templating and take control of your site’s design like never before! Hooks and Filters Dynamic Template Parts provides filters to allow developers to customise its behaviour. Below are the available filters and how to use them. Show Deselected Template Part The dynamic_template_parts_show_deselected_template_part filter lets you control whether a previously selected template part that is no longer available for selection should still be displayed. By default, the plugin keeps the part visible to avoid unintended changes, but you can override this to automatically remove unavailable template parts. Example: If you want to ensure that unavailable template parts are removed and replaced with the default template part, you can use the following code: add_filter( 'dynamic_template_parts_show_deselected_template_part', function( $show_deselected, $template_parts, $selected_part ) { // Always hide deselected template parts and fall back to the default. return false; }, 10, 3 ); Parameters: $show_deselected (bool): Whether to show the deselected template part. Defaults to true. $template_parts (array): The list of available template parts. $selected_part (string): The currently selected template part. User Permissions The dynamic_template_parts_user_can_switch filter lets you customise which users are allowed to switch template parts. By default, any user with the edit_posts capability can access this functionality, but you can restrict it to specific roles or capabilities. Example: If you want to restrict template part switching to administrators only, you can use the following code: add_filter( 'dynamic_template_parts_user_can_switch', function( $can_switch ) { // Allow only administrators to switch template parts. return current_user_can( 'manage_options' ); } ); Parameters: $can_switch (bool): Whether the current user has permission to switch template parts. Defaults to checking the edit_posts capability. Roadmap Support for additional content types: Support additional content types such as authors, terms and archive pages. Requirements WordPress version 5.8 or higher. PHP version 7.4 or higher. Known Issues See the Roadmap section for known issues.

Add a Table of Contents block to your posts and pages. The TOC is a nested list of links to all heading found in the post or page. To use it, simply add a block and search for “SimpleTOC” or just “TOC”. The maximum depth of the toc can be configured in in the blocks’ sidebar among many other options. There can hide the headline “Table of Contents” and add your own by using a normal heading block. Spin up a new WordPress instance with the SimpleTOC plugin already installed. User Feedback “It is lightweight, stable, and fully compatible with WordPress Full Site Editing. A reliable solution that integrates seamlessly and performs exactly as expected.” — @js100 on wordpress.org “Does the job perfectly, and adds no bloat.” — @clicknathan on wordpress.org “Simple yet powerful. Great plugin that does exactly what you need.” — @mixey on wordpress.org Accessibility This plugin is designed & developed for WCAG 2.2 level AA conformance. The plugin is tested with assistive technology and intended to be accessible, however some third party plugins or themes may affect the individual accessibility on a given website. If you find an accessibility issue, please let us know and we’ll try to address it promptly. Hidden TOCs use native and semantics without extra ARIA references that require custom IDs. Features Designed for Gutenberg. Zero configuration: Add the SimpleTOC block to your post and that’s it. Minimal and valid HTML output. Utilizes the browser’s built-in details tag for a collapsible interface. No JavaScript or CSS by default. Optional features such as the accordion menu, smooth scrolling, or box style add minimal assets only when enabled. Optional Box style in Gutenberg’s Styles tab with a default gray background. Native text, link, background, spacing, and typography controls. Global block styling through theme.json. Inherits the style of your theme. Smooth scrolling effect using CSS. Accessibility built-in by following web standards. Standard Gutenberg block wrapper with navigation role and ARIA label attributes. Translated in multiple languages. Including German, Japanese, Chinese (Taiwan), Dutch, Brazilian Portuguese, French, Spanish and Latvia. Ideal for creating a Frequently Asked Questions section on your website. Customization Administrators can utilize global settings to supersede the individual block settings. Set text, link, and background colors in Gutenberg’s Styles tab. Native block support for wide and full width. Set vertical margins and padding with native spacing controls. Control the maximum depth of the headings. Choose between an ordered, bullet HTML list. Or indent the list. Select the Box style directly in Gutenberg’s Styles tab. Select a heading level or turn it into a paragraph. Disable the h2 heading of the TOC block and add your own. Compatibility GeneratePress and Rank Math support. Works with popular AMP plugins. How to contribute SimpleTOC is open-source and developed on GitHub Pages. If you find a bug or have an idea for a feature please feel free to contribute and create a pull request. Credits Many thanks to Tom J Nowell and and Sally CJ who both helped me a lot with my questions over at wordpress.stackexchange.com And many more thanks to all the developers on GitHub who helped me making SimpleTOC what it is today! Thanks to Quintus Valerius Soranus for inventing the Table of Contents around 100 BC.