Youngwhan's Simple Latex
v2.0.1by breadncup · updated 2 years ago
The usage is simple.
- Rank
- #12,520
- Up22 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 226
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 11.1K
- 11,130 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Youngwhan's Simple Latex at a glance
Youngwhan's Simple Latex is a WordPress plugin by breadncup with 200+ active installs, the #12,520 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 2.0.1 came out on Dec 4, 2023, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.4.14. Among the 6 plugins tagged “equation”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats95 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Youngwhan's Simple Latex |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 226 · -5.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 226 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 226 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 227 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 228 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 228 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 226 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 227 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 228 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 228 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 230 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 230 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 231 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 238 |
Rank over time
#12,520 · down 131 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #12,520 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,542 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,518 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,497 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,468 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,501 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,528 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,511 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,470 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,457 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,408 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,432 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,395 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,389 |
Growth %
Average -0.40% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.44% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.89% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.44% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.44% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.87% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.94% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #12395 → #12468
- Tested up to 6.4.13 → 6.4.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.094%
- v1.626.3%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.5
- Tested up to
- 6.4.14
- Requires PHP
- 5.0
- First released
- Nov 30, 2009
- Last updated
- Dec 4, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Youngwhan's Simple Latex
How many websites use Youngwhan's Simple Latex?
Youngwhan's Simple Latex is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,520 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Youngwhan's Simple Latex been downloaded?
11,130 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Youngwhan's Simple Latex last updated?
Version 2.0.1 came out on Dec 4, 2023 (2 years ago).
Is Youngwhan's Simple Latex compatible with the latest WordPress?
Youngwhan's Simple Latex’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.4.14, 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.
Is Youngwhan's Simple Latex still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Youngwhan's Simple Latex have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Youngwhan's Simple Latex?
The plugins most like Youngwhan's Simple Latex, by the tags they share, are MathJax-LaTeX (10K+), WP LaTeX (700+) and Enable Latex (50+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 226 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 11.1K |
| Author | breadncup |
| First released | Nov 30, 2009 |
| Version | 2.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.5 |
| Requires PHP | 5.0 |
| Last updated | Dec 4, 2023 |
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