WordPress plugin comparison
KaTeX vs WP QuickLaTeX
At a glance
- WP QuickLaTeX has more active installs: 4K+, against 2K+ for KaTeX.
- On a typical day, KaTeX is downloaded about 27 times, WP QuickLaTeX about 25.
- KaTeX is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 16 reviews, against 4.6 from 31 reviews.
- KaTeX was updated more recently: Jul 21, 2025, against Jun 26, 2024 for WP QuickLaTeX.
- KaTeX is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 6.5.14 for WP QuickLaTeX.
- WP QuickLaTeX has been around longer: since 2009, against 2018 for KaTeX.
Line by line
KaTeX leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  KaTeX |  WP QuickLaTeX |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,192 | #3,385 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 4K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 653 | 785 |
| Rating | 5.0(16) | 4.6(31) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 6.5.14 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.31 | ×0.10 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 2 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 | – |
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