WordPress plugin comparison
Insert math vs WP LaTeX
At a glance
- WP LaTeX has more active installs: 700+, against 100+ for Insert math.
- On a typical day, WP LaTeX is downloaded about 8 times, Insert math about 5.
- WP LaTeX is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews, against 4.0 from 1 review.
- WP LaTeX was updated more recently: Nov 18, 2025, against Aug 3, 2017 for Insert math.
- Insert math is tested with a newer WordPress: 4.8.34, against 4.1.42 for WP LaTeX.
- WP LaTeX has been around longer: since 2007, against 2017 for Insert math.
Line by line
WP LaTeX leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Insert math |  WP LaTeX |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #13,307 | #7,822 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 95 | 188 |
| Rating | 4.0(1) | 5.0(10) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.8.34 | 4.1.42 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.01 |
| Last release | 9 years ago | 11 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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