Sorry I do not know how to add my own answer so I replied to yours, but yes I wanted to share this free Table of Contents generator. I hope this helps.
Topic summary
A Shopify merchant created a free Table of Contents (TOC) generator tool after finding paid apps ($4/month) unsatisfactory. The tool generates code that can be manually added to blog posts without external scripts.
Alternative Solutions Shared:
- Multiple free TOC generators and tools emerged (TeamPageOne, ContentPowered, RuffRuff)
- EComposer app offers free TOC functionality
- Several users shared custom JavaScript/CSS code snippets for Dawn and Impact themes
- Plak theme now includes built-in TOC functionality
- Scrowp theme has integrated TOC features
Key Technical Approaches:
- Manual code insertion into theme files (main-article.liquid)
- JavaScript that automatically converts H2 tags into clickable TOC items
- Custom styling with CSS for appearance customization
- Solutions for handling duplicate headings and hidden elements
Debate Points:
- Paid app developer (Jump Links/ATSuccess) defended $4/month pricing, citing server costs, customer service, and SEO benefits
- Original poster argued the feature shouldn’t require ongoing costs or external file loading
- Community consensus leaned toward free, code-based solutions
Current Status: Multiple working free alternatives now exist, though some original links are no longer active. The discussion evolved into a resource-sharing thread with various implementation methods.