WordPress plugin comparison
MathML Block vs WP-KaTeX
At a glance
- MathML Block has more active installs: 1K+, against 700+ for WP-KaTeX.
- On a typical day, MathML Block is downloaded about 17 times, WP-KaTeX about 9.
- WP-KaTeX is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews, against 3.8 from 4 reviews.
- MathML Block was updated more recently: May 10, 2025, against Aug 14, 2019 for WP-KaTeX.
- MathML Block is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 5.2.30 for WP-KaTeX.
- WP-KaTeX has been around longer: since 2014, against 2018 for MathML Block.
Line by line
MathML Block leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  MathML Block |  WP-KaTeX |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #6,662 | #7,869 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 470 | 158 |
| Rating | 3.8(4) | 4.6(11) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 5.2.30 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.21 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 7 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 5.3 |
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