WordPress plugin comparison
MathJax-LaTeX vs WP-KaTeX
At a glance
- MathJax-LaTeX has more active installs: 10K+, against 700+ for WP-KaTeX.
- On a typical day, MathJax-LaTeX is downloaded about 76 times, WP-KaTeX about 9.
- WP-KaTeX is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews, against 4.4 from 11 reviews.
- MathJax-LaTeX was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Aug 14, 2019 for WP-KaTeX.
- MathJax-LaTeX is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.2.30 for WP-KaTeX.
- MathJax-LaTeX has been around longer: since 2010, against 2014 for WP-KaTeX.
Line by line
MathJax-LaTeX leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  MathJax-LaTeX |  WP-KaTeX |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,110 | #7,861 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.8K | 152 |
| Rating | 4.4(11) | 4.6(11) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 5.2.30 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.82 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 7 days ago | 7 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.3 |
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