WordPress plugin comparison
Insert math vs MathJax-LaTeX
At a glance
- MathJax-LaTeX has more active installs: 10K+, against 100+ for Insert math.
- On a typical day, MathJax-LaTeX is downloaded about 76 times, Insert math about 5.
- MathJax-LaTeX is rated higher: 4.4 out of 5 from 11 reviews, against 4.0 from 1 review.
- MathJax-LaTeX was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Aug 3, 2017 for Insert math.
- MathJax-LaTeX is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.8.34 for Insert math.
- MathJax-LaTeX has been around longer: since 2010, against 2017 for Insert math.
Line by line
MathJax-LaTeX leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Insert math |  MathJax-LaTeX |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #13,307 | #2,106 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 95 | 1.8K |
| Rating | 4.0(1) | 4.4(11) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.8.34 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 9 years ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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