WordPress plugin comparison
Insert math vs KaTeX
At a glance
- KaTeX has more active installs: 2K+, against 100+ for Insert math.
- On a typical day, KaTeX is downloaded about 27 times, Insert math about 5.
- KaTeX is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 16 reviews, against 4.0 from 1 review.
- KaTeX was updated more recently: Jul 21, 2025, against Aug 3, 2017 for Insert math.
- KaTeX is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 4.8.34 for Insert math.
- Insert math has been around longer: since 2017, against 2018 for KaTeX.
Line by line
KaTeX leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Insert math |  KaTeX |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #13,307 | #4,192 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 95 | 666 |
| Rating | 4.0(1) | 5.0(16) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 4.8.34 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.31 |
| Last release | 9 years ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.3 |
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