WP QuickLaTeX
v3.8.8by advanpix · updated 2 years ago
Advanced LaTeX plugin. Native LaTeX syntax. Allows custom preamble, TikZ and other packages. Zoom-independent visual quality (SVG).
- Rank
- #3,383
- Up1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 4,460
- 4K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 103.1K
- 103,051 all-time
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- 31 reviews
- Support resolved
- 0%
- 0 of 1 threads, last 2 months
WP QuickLaTeX at a glance
WP QuickLaTeX is a WordPress plugin by advanpix with 4K+ active installs, the #3,383 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 27 times, 24% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 31 reviews. Version 3.8.8 came out on Jun 26, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.5.14. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “equations”. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats803 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP QuickLaTeX |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 18 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 38 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 68 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 20 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 4,457 · -0.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4,457 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4,463 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4,465 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4,465 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4,460 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4,466 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4,464 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4,470 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4,482 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4,476 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4,485 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4,491 |
Rank over time
#3,383 · down 24 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #3,383 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,384 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,383 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,382 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,383 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,382 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,384 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,377 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,377 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,376 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,370 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,376 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,379 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,377 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,359 |
Growth %
Average -0.06% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.27% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.13% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.20% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.13% |
Active installs band
4K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #3379 → #3383Downloads -5.7%
- Tested up to 6.5.13 → 6.5.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.8100%
Rating trend
4.6★★★★★31 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.8.8
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 6.5.14
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 23, 2009
- Last updated
- Jun 26, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP QuickLaTeX
How many websites use WP QuickLaTeX?
WP QuickLaTeX is active on 4K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,383 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP QuickLaTeX been downloaded?
103,051 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 27 times. See download stats
When was WP QuickLaTeX last updated?
Version 3.8.8 came out on Jun 26, 2024 (2 years ago). See every release
Is WP QuickLaTeX compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP QuickLaTeX’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.5.14, 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 WP QuickLaTeX have known security vulnerabilities?
Yes: 1 known vulnerability affects version 3.8.8, according to WPVulnerability’s database. See its security record
Is WP QuickLaTeX still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years 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 WP QuickLaTeX have?
4.6 out of 5 from 31 reviews on WordPress.org. 87% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to WP QuickLaTeX?
The plugins most like WP QuickLaTeX, by the tags they share, are WP LaTeX (700+), Youngwhan's Simple Latex (200+) and Enable Latex (50+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.6
★★★★★
31 reviews
- 5 stars: 27 reviews, 87%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 6%
- Positive
- 90%4–5★
- Mixed
- 3%3★
- Critical
- 6%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 | ≈ 4,460 |
| Reported installs | 4K+ |
| Rating | 4.6 |
| Reviews | 31 |
| Total downloads | 103.1K |
| Author | advanpix |
| First released | May 23, 2009 |
| Version | 3.8.8 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 26, 2024 |
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