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MathJax-LaTeX vs Codecogs Latex Equation Editor (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

MathJax-LaTeX

MathJax-LaTeX

4.4(11)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Codecogs Latex Equation Editor

Codecogs Latex Equation Editor

2.3(4)

60 active installs

Free

Updated 14 years ago
View Codecogs Latex Equation Editor

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, MathJax-LaTeX has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 11 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 60). Both are free WordPress plugins. MathJax-LaTeX has accumulated 170K+ total downloads while Codecogs Latex Equation Editor has 13K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5MathJax-LaTeX
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Codecogs Latex Equation Editor2.3/5
Total Reviews
11MathJax-LaTeX
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Codecogs Latex Equation Editor4
Active Installs
10K+MathJax-LaTeX
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Codecogs Latex Equation Editor60
Total Downloads
170K+MathJax-LaTeX
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Codecogs Latex Equation Editor13K+
Support Resolution
N/AMathJax-LaTeX
Codecogs Latex Equation EditorN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoMathJax-LaTeX
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Codecogs Latex Equation Editor14 years ago
First Released
2010MathJax-LaTeX
Codecogs Latex Equation Editor2011
Age
16 yearsMathJax-LaTeX
Codecogs Latex Equation Editor15 years
WP Requires
3.0+MathJax-LaTeX
Codecogs Latex Equation Editor3.1+
PHP Requires
7.0.0+MathJax-LaTeX
Codecogs Latex Equation Editorfalse+
Business Model
FreeMathJax-LaTeX
Codecogs Latex Equation EditorFree
Latest Version
1.3.13MathJax-LaTeX
Codecogs Latex Equation Editor1.0.2

Rating Breakdown

MathJax-LaTeX

4.4/5(11 reviews)
5
82%
4
0%
3
0%
2
9%
1
9%

Codecogs Latex Equation Editor

2.3/5(4 reviews)
5
25%
4
0%
3
0%
2
25%
1
50%

Recent Reviews

MathJax-LaTeX Reviews

by yecarri

It does not work

My wordpress version is 6.7.2. I just added a simple equation, it is not displayed at all.

by zulqadar

Good Plugin Saved Me

This plugin is working fine in 2025. Just write your equation in $$equation$$. That’s all.

by samenezes

enables enables

There is a mistake on the beginning of this product descriotion: There, we see: “enables enables”

Codecogs Latex Equation Editor Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is MathJax-LaTeX or Codecogs Latex Equation Editor more popular?
MathJax-LaTeX has 10K+ active installations while Codecogs Latex Equation Editor has 60. MathJax-LaTeX is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — MathJax-LaTeX or Codecogs Latex Equation Editor?
MathJax-LaTeX has a 4.4/5 rating from 11 reviews, while Codecogs Latex Equation Editor has a 2.3/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are MathJax-LaTeX and Codecogs Latex Equation Editor free?
MathJax-LaTeX is free and Codecogs Latex Equation Editor is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — MathJax-LaTeX or Codecogs Latex Equation Editor?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
MathJax-LaTeX was last updated 1 year ago and Codecogs Latex Equation Editor was last updated 14 years ago.

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