NexIndex – Auto Table of Contents & SEO Links

Description

NexIndex is built for performance-obsessed creators. Unlike other plugins that load heavy assets, NexIndex uses zero jQuery and intelligent conditional loading.

We reimagined navigation to be beautiful, intelligent, and editorial-friendly. Say goodbye to ugly lists and welcome a modern reading experience.

🚀 Killer Features

  • Dual-Mode Headings (Exclusive):
    • Standard Block: Create classic H2/H3 headings on their own lines.
    • Inline “News-Style” Heading: Create headings that merge seamlessly into the start of a paragraph (like in newspapers). Google reads them as valid headings, but they visually flow with your text.
  • 5 Modern Skins: No coding required. Choose from Glassmorphism, Notion-style, Midnight SaaS, Minimal Border, and Card Shadow.
  • Live Editor Preview: See your TOC structure update in Real-Time directly inside the Gutenberg sidebar.
  • Smart Mobile Widget: On mobile, the TOC automatically transforms into a sleek Floating Button or Bottom Bar to save screen space.
  • Reading Progress Bar: A slim progress indicator at the top of the screen to encourage reading completion.
  • Smart Anchor Generator: Automatically removes stop words (e.g., “how-to-cook-rice” instead of “how-to-cook-the-rice”) for cleaner URLs.
  • Hybrid Editor Support: Works perfectly in both Gutenberg (Block Editor) and Classic Editor (TinyMCE).

âš¡ Why NexIndex?

  1. Zero Bloat: Written in Vanilla JS (<10KB). No jQuery dependencies.
  2. SEO Optimized: Uses semantic HTML5 <nav> and valid ARIA roles.
  3. Developer Friendly: Clean code architecture and hooks.

Screenshots

  • Beautiful Skins: Choose from 5 presets like Glassmorphism and Midnight.
  • Live Preview: Real-time structure update in Gutenberg Sidebar.
  • Mobile Widget: Floating icon mode on mobile devices.
  • Settings Panel: Clean and easy-to-use configuration tabs.

Installation

  1. Upload the nexindex folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Go to Settings > NexIndex to configure your preferred skin and options.

FAQ

Does this plugin support Elementor or Divi?

Yes! NexIndex works by scanning the final HTML output of your page. It automatically detects headings created by Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, or any other page builder.

How do I use the “Inline Heading” feature?

In the editor, simply highlight the text at the start of a paragraph and click the “Inline H2” (Bold Icon) button in the toolbar. The text will become bold and blue, acting as a heading without breaking the paragraph.

Can I hide the TOC on specific posts?

Yes. If a post has fewer headings than the “Minimum Headings” setting (Default: 2), the TOC will automatically hide itself.

Is it compatible with the Classic Editor?

Yes, version 1.1.0+ adds full support for the Classic Editor (TinyMCE) toolbar.

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Contributors & Developers

“NexIndex – Auto Table of Contents & SEO Links” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

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Changelog

1.2.0

  • New: Added Mobile Layout Options (Floating Icon vs Bottom Bar vs Static).
  • New: Added full Internationalization (i18n) support.
  • Update: Improved compatibility with Classic Editor (TinyMCE).
  • Update: Refined CSS for mobile view (Slim Mode).

1.1.1

  • Fix: Changed Inline Heading logic to use Span with ARIA roles instead of transforming to H tags. This fixes the issue where paragraphs were breaking into new lines.
  • Fix: Fixed Editor visual styles where inline headings appeared too small.

1.1.0

  • New: Added Inline Heading support (Editorial/News Style).
  • New: Added Live Preview Sidebar for Gutenberg.
  • New: Added 5 Visual Skins (Glass, Notion, Midnight, Minimal, Card).
  • New: Added Smart Mobile Floating Widget.
  • New: Added Reading Progress Bar.
  • Update: Major code refactoring to Modular MVC pattern.

1.0.0

  • Initial release.
  • Basic Auto-Insertion features.
  • Smart Anchor generation.