WordPress plugin comparison
MathJax-LaTeX vs Simple Mathjax
At a glance
- MathJax-LaTeX has more active installs: 10K+, against 4K+ for Simple Mathjax.
- On a typical day, MathJax-LaTeX is downloaded about 76 times, Simple Mathjax about 25.
- Simple Mathjax is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 14 reviews, against 4.4 from 11 reviews.
- MathJax-LaTeX was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Sep 10, 2025 for Simple Mathjax.
- MathJax-LaTeX is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Simple Mathjax.
- MathJax-LaTeX has been around longer: since 2010, against 2011 for Simple Mathjax.
Line by line
MathJax-LaTeX leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  MathJax-LaTeX |  Simple Mathjax |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,110 | #3,543 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 4K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.8K | 494 |
| Rating | 4.4(11) | 4.7(14) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.82 | ×0.36 |
| Last release | 6 days ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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