WP-KaTeX
v1.11.0by ascom · updated 7 years ago
Integrates the super-fast KaTeX LaTeX equation typesetting engine with WordPress. Create beautiful, yet performant math in your posts and pages.
- Rank
- #7,852
- Up20 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 738
- 700+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 23.8K
- 23,801 all-time
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- 11 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP-KaTeX at a glance
WP-KaTeX is a WordPress plugin by ascom with 700+ active installs, the #7,852 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, 21% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews. Version 1.11.0 came out on Aug 14, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.2.30. It leads the 6 plugins tagged “equation”. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats180 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP-KaTeX |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 11 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 737 · -1.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 737 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 735 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 737 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 737 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 737 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 739 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 738 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 738 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 740 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 740 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 741 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 751 |
Rank over time
#7,852 · down 6 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,852 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,872 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,865 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,856 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,860 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,861 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,844 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,855 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,858 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,849 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,858 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,851 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,846 |
Growth %
Average -0.16% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.27% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.27% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.14% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.27% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.33% |
Active installs band
700+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 700+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #7851 → #7856
- Tested up to 5.2.29 → 5.2.30
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1198%
- v1.81.8%
Rating trend
4.6★★★★★11 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.11.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.9
- Tested up to
- 5.2.30
- Requires PHP
- 5.3
- First released
- Oct 19, 2014
- Last updated
- Aug 14, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP-KaTeX
How many websites use WP-KaTeX?
WP-KaTeX is active on 700+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,852 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP-KaTeX been downloaded?
23,801 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats
When was WP-KaTeX last updated?
Version 1.11.0 came out on Aug 14, 2019 (7 years ago).
Is WP-KaTeX compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP-KaTeX’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.2.30, 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.
Is WP-KaTeX still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP-KaTeX have?
4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews on WordPress.org. 91% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to WP-KaTeX?
The plugins most like WP-KaTeX, by the tags they share, are KaTeX (2K+), Youngwhan's Simple Latex (200+) and Glyphwell (10+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.6
★★★★★
11 reviews
- 5 stars: 10 reviews, 91%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 9%
- Positive
- 91%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 9%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.7.
- Each new 1★ review takes 10 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 738 |
| Reported installs | 700+ |
| Rating | 4.6 |
| Reviews | 11 |
| Total downloads | 23.8K |
| Author | ascom |
| First released | Oct 19, 2014 |
| Version | 1.11.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.9 |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 |
| Last updated | Aug 14, 2019 |
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