Simple Mathjax 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, Simple Mathjax has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 13 reviews) and leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Mathjax has accumulated 47K+ total downloads while Google Equation for WordPress has 2.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Simple Mathjax | Google Equation for WordPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 13 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 4.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 47K+ | ◄ | 2.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 months ago | ◄ | 16 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2009 | |
| Age | 15 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 2.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.1.1 | 0.1.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Simple Mathjax
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Recent Reviews
Simple Mathjax Reviews
Incompatible with WP version 6.7
The plugin is great, but it’s not compatible with WP6.7, I used math symbols in $xxx$ format in the text, and it still shows $xxx$, no change, it only shows the formula correctly when I use math symbo
Excellent Plugin
This plugin has been very useful for our website. It simply works, and it works well. We have been able to add some customization (for example to number the equations) without problem. I highly recomm
Works as expected
Works as expected on 5.4.2!
Google Equation for WordPress Reviews
No reviews yet
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