WordPress plugin comparison
KaTeX Math Rendering vs Direct math input with MathQuill
KaTeX Math Rendering
by Ella Van Durpe
Fewer than 10 installs
Direct math input with MathQuill
by eoghanmcilwaine
30+ installs3.0
At a glance
- Direct math input with MathQuill has more active installs: 30+, against fewer than 10 for KaTeX Math Rendering.
- On a typical day, KaTeX Math Rendering is downloaded about 3 times, Direct math input with MathQuill about 2.
- KaTeX Math Rendering has no reviews yet.
- KaTeX Math Rendering was updated more recently: Sep 28, 2026, against Mar 10, 2022 for Direct math input with MathQuill.
- KaTeX Math Rendering is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.9.20 for Direct math input with MathQuill.
- Direct math input with MathQuill has been around longer: since 2022, against 2026 for KaTeX Math Rendering.
Line by line
KaTeX Math Rendering leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | KaTeX Math Rendering | Direct math input with MathQuill |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #74,229 | #24,758 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 75 | 59 |
| Rating | No ratings | 3.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 5.9.20 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.05 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 4 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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