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KaTeX Math Rendering vs MathJax-LaTeX
KaTeX Math Rendering
by Ella Van Durpe
Fewer than 10 installs
MathJax-LaTeX
by knowledgeblog
10K+ installs4.4
At a glance
- MathJax-LaTeX has more active installs: 10K+, against fewer than 10 for KaTeX Math Rendering.
- On a typical day, MathJax-LaTeX is downloaded about 76 times, KaTeX Math Rendering about 3.
- KaTeX Math Rendering has no reviews yet.
- MathJax-LaTeX was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Sep 28, 2026 for KaTeX Math Rendering.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- MathJax-LaTeX has been around longer: since 2010, against 2026 for KaTeX Math Rendering.
Line by line
MathJax-LaTeX leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | KaTeX Math Rendering | MathJax-LaTeX |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #74,229 | #2,110 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 75 | 1.8K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.4(11) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.05 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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