WordPress plugin comparison
KaTeX vs MathML Block
At a glance
- KaTeX has more active installs: 2K+, against 1K+ for MathML Block.
- On a typical day, KaTeX is downloaded about 27 times, MathML Block about 17.
- KaTeX is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 16 reviews, against 3.8 from 4 reviews.
- KaTeX was updated more recently: Jul 21, 2025, against May 10, 2025 for MathML Block.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 6.8.12.
Line by line
KaTeX leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  KaTeX |  MathML Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,192 | #6,662 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 666 | 470 |
| Rating | 5.0(16) | 3.8(4) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.31 | ×0.21 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 | 5.6 |
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