MathJax-LaTeX vs Google Equation for WordPress (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Google Equation for WordPress
10 active installs
Free
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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. MathJax-LaTeX has accumulated 170K+ total downloads while Google Equation for WordPress has 2.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | MathJax-LaTeX | Google Equation for WordPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 11 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 170K+ | ◄ | 2.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 16 years ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2009 | |
| Age | 16 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 2.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.13 | 0.1.1 |
Rating Breakdown
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MathJax-LaTeX Reviews
It does not work
My wordpress version is 6.7.2. I just added a simple equation, it is not displayed at all.
Good Plugin Saved Me
This plugin is working fine in 2025. Just write your equation in $$equation$$. That’s all.
enables enables
There is a mistake on the beginning of this product descriotion: There, we see: “enables enables”
Google Equation for WordPress Reviews
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