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KaTeX vs Insert math (2026)

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

KaTeX

KaTeX

5(16)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 months ago
View KaTeX
VS
Insert math

Insert math

4(1)

200 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Insert math

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, KaTeX has a higher user rating (5/5 from 16 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. KaTeX has accumulated 39K+ total downloads while Insert math has 4.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5KaTeX
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Insert math4/5
Total Reviews
16KaTeX
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Insert math1
Active Installs
2.0K+KaTeX
◄
Insert math200
Total Downloads
39K+KaTeX
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Insert math4.5K+
Support Resolution
0%KaTeX
Insert mathN/A
Last Updated
8 months agoKaTeX
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Insert math8 years ago
First Released
2018KaTeX
Insert math2017
Age
8 yearsKaTeX
Insert math9 years
WP Requires
5.0+KaTeX
Insert math4.0+
PHP Requires
5.3+KaTeX
Insert mathfalse+
Business Model
FreeKaTeX
Insert mathFree
Latest Version
2.2.5KaTeX
Insert math2.0

Rating Breakdown

KaTeX

5/5(16 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Insert math

4/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
100%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

KaTeX Reviews

by gkoper

Updates again

Thanks to Tom for reopening this plugin for updates. It must have been a chore to satisfy the “administrators” but the result is great. I have been using KaTeX all the time. WordPress complained about

by Difa

Rendering inline

Is it possible to render KaTeX for inline mode in a paragraph (Gutenberg preview)? Please consider this in next update. This topic was modified 2 years ago by Difa. This topic was modifi

by مرتضی رستگار

RTL equation in RTL websites!

This plugin have no options at all! and sets its direction by global direction that means RTL equations in RTL websites!

Insert math Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KaTeX or Insert math more popular?
KaTeX has 2.0K+ active installations while Insert math has 200. KaTeX is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — KaTeX or Insert math?
KaTeX has a 5/5 rating from 16 reviews, while Insert math has a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are KaTeX and Insert math free?
KaTeX is free and Insert math is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — KaTeX or Insert math?
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?
KaTeX was last updated 8 months ago and Insert math was last updated 8 years ago.

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