GT Table Block
GT Table Block extends the built-in core/table block with optional features that compose cleanly — each feature is an independent toggle, not a block style, so any combination can be active on the same table. Available in this release: Sticky header row — the row pins to the top of the viewport while the table body scrolls. Includes a numeric offset control for sites with a fixed admin bar or site header. Pure CSS at runtime (no frontend JavaScript). The sticky background is an opaque CSS variable with full theme.json customization support (see FAQ below). Styled first column — gives the first column the same visual weight as the header row (bold, optional themeable background) and adds scope="row" to those cells in the saved markup so screen readers announce them as row headers. Addresses Gutenberg core issue #1470 (open since 2017). Pure CSS for the styling; the a11y attribute is added at save time only, so the editor preview stays unchanged. Planned for future releases: Sticky first column for wide tables with horizontal scroll — v0.3.0. Merge / unmerge cells via a block toolbar control — v0.4.0. Why a variation, not a replacement block? The plugin deliberately extends core/table rather than forking it, so existing tables stay compatible with core as it evolves. Independent boolean attributes also let any combination of features be active at once — which block styles (a mutually exclusive radio group) cannot offer. Source code Source code, build tools, issue tracker, and development log: https://github.com/bph/gt-table-block The plugin is built with @wordpress/scripts (see the repository’s README for build instructions). Each tagged release on GitHub corresponds to the stable tag published here.
Mocursor Smart TOC
Mocursor Smart TOC is a lightweight, feature-packed Gutenberg block that automatically generates a linked table of contents from the headings in your posts and pages. Simply drop it into your content — it just works. Also available as a [mctoc] shortcode for classic editor users. The block is fully dynamic, accessible, lightweight, and theme-aware. It uses WordPress design tokens and CSS custom properties so it inherits your theme’s colors, fonts, and spacing automatically. Shortcode Support The Mocursor Smart TOC block is also available as a [mctoc] shortcode for use in the classic editor, widgets, or theme templates. Basic usage: [mctoc] With options: [mctoc title="On This Page" include_h2="true" include_h3="true" include_h4="false" numbering="nested" collapsed="true" sticky="true" offset="100" skip="1" exclude_headings="Related Posts,Comments" back_to_top="true" align="right" justify=""] Available shortcode attributes: title — TOC heading text (default: “Table of Contents”) include_h2 — Include H2 headings: “true” or “false” (default: “true”) include_h3 — Include H3 headings: “true” or “false” (default: “true”) include_h4 — Include H4 headings: “true” or “false” (default: “true”) exclude_headings — Comma-separated heading texts to exclude numbering — Numbering style: “none”, “decimal”, or “nested” (default: “none”) collapsed — Start collapsed: “true” or “false” (default: “false”) sticky — Enable sticky mode: “true” or “false” (default: “false”) offset — Scroll offset in pixels for fixed headers (default: 80) skip — Number of headings to skip from the start (default: 0) back_to_top — Show “Back to Top” link: “true” or “false” (default: “false”) align — Floating block alignment: “left”, “center”, or “right”. Left/right allow nearby content to wrap beside the TOC. justify — No-wrap TOC position: “left”, “center”, or “right”. Surrounding content stays above and below the TOC. Ideal Use Cases Mocursor Smart TOC is perfect for: Long-form blog posts — Help readers navigate 2,000+ word articles with ease. Documentation and knowledge bases — Technical docs, how-to guides, and reference pages. Online courses and tutorials — Give learners a clear roadmap of every lesson section. Legal, policy, and compliance pages — Terms of service, privacy policies, and similar documents. Product and feature pages — Long product descriptions with multiple sections. Recipe and travel blogs — Readers can jump to the section they care about. Wiki-style internal sites — Any WordPress site used as an internal wiki or resource library. Accessibility-focused sites — The TOC gives keyboard and screen reader users a reliable way to navigate. Classic editor users — The shortcode works perfectly in the classic editor. Why Choose Mocursor Smart TOC? Zero configuration needed — Drop the block in and it works immediately. 100% Gutenberg-native + Shortcode — Built as a real Gutenberg block with a classic shortcode fallback. Dynamic and always up to date — Server-rendered, always matches the current content. Incredibly lightweight — No JavaScript frameworks. Pure vanilla JS for all interactivity. Deeply customizable — Rich inspector controls for heading levels, numbering, collapsibility, sticky mode, and more. Accessible by default — Proper ARIA attributes, keyboard navigation, semantic HTML, and focus management. Theme-aware — Uses WordPress design tokens and CSS custom properties. No lock-in — Deactivate the plugin and your content is untouched. Privacy-friendly — No external requests, no tracking, no analytics, no cookies. Open source — Licensed under GPLv2. Block Features Automatic heading detection for H2, H3, and H4 Heading level filtering with individual checkboxes Exclude specific headings by text Skip first N headings option Three numbering styles: None, Decimal, Nested Collapsible TOC with configurable default state Smooth scrolling with configurable offset Active heading highlight via IntersectionObserver Back to Top link Sticky mode Live editor preview Full block editor design controls (colors, typography, spacing, borders) Left, center, and right floating alignment using native block controls Left, center, and right no-wrap justification for positioning without shifting surrounding content beside the TOC Shortcode support with full attribute control How to Use Method 1: Block Editor Install and activate the plugin. Open any post or page in the block editor. Click the block inserter (+), search for “Mocursor Smart TOC”, and insert the block. For a floating layout where text can wrap beside the TOC, use the block toolbar alignment (left, center, or right). For positioning without text wrapping, open Layout → Justify TOC (No Text Wrap) and choose Left, Center, or Right. Publish — the TOC renders with smooth scrolling and active heading tracking. Method 2: Shortcode In any post, page, or widget, type [mctoc]. Optionally use floating alignment: [mctoc title="Contents" numbering="decimal" align="left"]. Or use no-wrap positioning: [mctoc title="Contents" numbering="decimal" justify="right"]. Method 3: PHP Template Tips: Place the TOC inside a Group block with a max-width for a contained look. Enable sticky mode for sidebar layouts. Use the shortcode in classic editor widgets or template files.
