WordPress plugin comparison
KaTeX vs Direct math input with MathQuill
KaTeX
by Tom Churchman
2K+ installs5.0
Direct math input with MathQuill
by eoghanmcilwaine
30+ installs3.0
At a glance
- KaTeX has more active installs: 2K+, against 30+ for Direct math input with MathQuill.
- On a typical day, KaTeX is downloaded about 27 times, Direct math input with MathQuill about 2.
- KaTeX is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 16 reviews, against 3.0 from 1 review.
- KaTeX was updated more recently: Jul 21, 2025, against Mar 10, 2022 for Direct math input with MathQuill.
- KaTeX is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 5.9.20 for Direct math input with MathQuill.
- KaTeX has been around longer: since 2018, against 2022 for Direct math input with MathQuill.
Line by line
KaTeX leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | KaTeX | Direct math input with MathQuill |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,192 | #24,758 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 653 | 59 |
| Rating | 5.0(16) | 3.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 5.9.20 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.31 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 4 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 | 7.0 |
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