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MathJax-LaTeX vs KaTeX (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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VS
KaTeX

KaTeX

5(16)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 months ago
View KaTeX

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, KaTeX has a higher user rating (5/5 from 16 reviews) while MathJax-LaTeX leads in active installations (10K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. MathJax-LaTeX has accumulated 170K+ total downloads while KaTeX has 40K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5MathJax-LaTeX
►
KaTeX5/5
Total Reviews
11MathJax-LaTeX
►
KaTeX16
Active Installs
10K+MathJax-LaTeX
◄
KaTeX2.0K+
Total Downloads
170K+MathJax-LaTeX
◄
KaTeX40K+
Support Resolution
N/AMathJax-LaTeX
KaTeX0%
Last Updated
1 year agoMathJax-LaTeX
►
KaTeX8 months ago
First Released
2010MathJax-LaTeX
KaTeX2018
Age
16 yearsMathJax-LaTeX
KaTeX8 years
WP Requires
3.0+MathJax-LaTeX
KaTeX5.0+
PHP Requires
7.0.0+MathJax-LaTeX
KaTeX5.3+
Business Model
FreeMathJax-LaTeX
KaTeXFree
Latest Version
1.3.13MathJax-LaTeX
KaTeX2.2.5

Rating Breakdown

MathJax-LaTeX

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

KaTeX

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

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”

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!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MathJax-LaTeX or KaTeX more popular?
MathJax-LaTeX has 10K+ active installations while KaTeX has 2.0K+. MathJax-LaTeX is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — MathJax-LaTeX or KaTeX?
MathJax-LaTeX has a 4.4/5 rating from 11 reviews, while KaTeX has a 5/5 rating from 16 reviews.
Are MathJax-LaTeX and KaTeX free?
MathJax-LaTeX is free and KaTeX is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — MathJax-LaTeX or KaTeX?
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 KaTeX was last updated 8 months ago.

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