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KaTeX

v2.2.5

by Tom Churchman · updated 1 year ago

Use the fastest math typesetting library on your website.

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Rank
#4,196
Up10 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 2,690
2K+ reported · High
Total downloads
43.5K
43,539 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
16 reviews
Support resolved
0%
0 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +31.6% (30d)·Toward 3K+ · ETA ~11d

KaTeX at a glance

KaTeX is a WordPress plugin by Tom Churchman with 2K+ active installs, the #4,196 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 27 times, 32% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 16 reviews. Version 2.2.5 came out on Jul 21, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. It leads the 4 plugins tagged “katex”. It was first released in 2018.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

702 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
KaTeX Compare series
Downloads over time: 29 days across 1 series.10203040Oct 9Oct 14Oct 18Oct 23Oct 28Nov 1Nov 6Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateKaTeX
Nov 6, 202631
Nov 5, 202634
Nov 4, 202619
Nov 3, 202632
Nov 2, 202625
Nov 1, 202627
Oct 31, 202619
Oct 30, 202627
Oct 29, 202633
Oct 28, 202628
Oct 27, 202627
Oct 26, 202632
Oct 25, 202620
Oct 24, 202616
Oct 23, 202629
Oct 22, 202635
Oct 21, 202632
Oct 20, 202622
Oct 19, 202638
Oct 18, 20266
Oct 17, 202614
Oct 16, 202625
Oct 15, 202629
Oct 14, 202622
Oct 13, 202615
Oct 12, 202616
Oct 11, 202613
Oct 10, 202615
Oct 9, 202621

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 2,690 · -0.2% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.2.7K2.7K2.7KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20262,690
Nov 7, 20262,684
Nov 5, 20262,693
Nov 4, 20262,685
Nov 3, 20262,689
Nov 2, 20262,693
Nov 1, 20262,694
Oct 31, 20262,691
Oct 30, 20262,696
Oct 29, 20262,691
Oct 28, 20262,691
Oct 27, 20262,695

Rank over time

#4,196 · up 26 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#4.2K#4.2K#4.2K#4.2KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#4,196
Nov 7, 2026#4,206
Nov 6, 2026#4,196
Nov 5, 2026#4,189
Nov 4, 2026#4,203
Nov 3, 2026#4,199
Nov 2, 2026#4,189
Nov 1, 2026#4,191
Oct 31, 2026#4,197
Oct 30, 2026#4,197
Oct 29, 2026#4,213
Oct 28, 2026#4,211
Oct 27, 2026#4,209
Oct 16, 2026#4,222

Growth %

Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+0.22%
Nov 7, 2026-0.17%
Nov 5, 2026+0.30%
Nov 4, 2026-0.15%
Nov 3, 2026-0.15%
Nov 2, 2026-0.04%
Nov 1, 2026+0.11%
Oct 31, 2026-0.18%
Oct 30, 2026+0.19%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-0.15%

Active installs band

2K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.1.9K2K2.1KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20262K+
Nov 7, 20262K+
Nov 6, 20262K+
Nov 5, 20262K+
Nov 4, 20262K+
Nov 3, 20262K+
Nov 2, 20262K+
Nov 1, 20262K+
Oct 31, 20262K+
Oct 30, 20262K+
Oct 29, 20262K+
Oct 28, 20262K+
Oct 27, 20262K+
Oct 16, 20262K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #4211 → #4189Downloads -1.8%
    • Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v2.298%
  • Other1.9%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★16 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.2.5
Requires WordPress
5.0
Tested up to
6.8.12
Requires PHP
5.3
First released
Dec 13, 2018
Last updated
Jul 21, 2025
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about KaTeX

How many websites use KaTeX?

KaTeX is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,196 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has KaTeX been downloaded?

43,539 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 27 times. See download stats

When was KaTeX last updated?

Version 2.2.5 came out on Jul 21, 2025 (1 year ago). See every release

Is KaTeX compatible with the latest WordPress?

KaTeX’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.

Does KaTeX have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for KaTeX. See its security record

Is KaTeX still maintained?

Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. Its authors resolved 0 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.

What rating does KaTeX have?

5.0 out of 5 from 16 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to KaTeX?

The plugins most like KaTeX, by the tags they share, are Insert math (100+), MathJax-LaTeX (10K+) and Simple Mathjax (4K+). Compare all alternatives

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

16 reviews

  • 5 stars: 16 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★

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KaTeX
Estimated installs≈ 2,690
Reported installs2K+
Rating5.0
Reviews16
Total downloads43.5K
AuthorTom Churchman
First releasedDec 13, 2018
Version2.2.5
Requires WP5.0
Requires PHP5.3
Last updatedJul 21, 2025

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