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MathML Block vs WP-KaTeX (2026)

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

MathML Block

MathML Block

3.8(4)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 10 months ago
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VS
WP-KaTeX

WP-KaTeX

4.6(11)

800 active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP-KaTeX has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 11 reviews) while MathML Block leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 800). Both are free WordPress plugins. MathML Block has accumulated 26K+ total downloads while WP-KaTeX has 22K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.8/5MathML Block
►
WP-KaTeX4.6/5
Total Reviews
4MathML Block
►
WP-KaTeX11
Active Installs
1.0K+MathML Block
◄
WP-KaTeX800
Total Downloads
26K+MathML Block
◄
WP-KaTeX22K+
Support Resolution
N/AMathML Block
WP-KaTeXN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoMathML Block
◄
WP-KaTeX6 years ago
First Released
2018MathML Block
WP-KaTeX2014
Age
8 yearsMathML Block
WP-KaTeX12 years
WP Requires
5.0+MathML Block
WP-KaTeX3.9+
PHP Requires
5.6+MathML Block
WP-KaTeX5.3+
Business Model
FreeMathML Block
WP-KaTeXFree
Latest Version
1.2.3MathML Block
WP-KaTeX1.11.0

Rating Breakdown

MathML Block

3.8/5(4 reviews)
5
50%
4
25%
3
0%
2
0%
1
25%

WP-KaTeX

4.6/5(11 reviews)
5
91%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
9%

Recent Reviews

MathML Block Reviews

by glgeorgiou

The plugin does not provide any syntax documentation

I instaled and tried to use this plugin. I visits all provided urls by searching the documetation on how can i use the math formulas into the inline syntax that the plugin requires. Unfortunatelly i

by javcardenas

Excellent

It is an excellent plugin. I have been using it for 2 years and it has worked well for me. It had some bugs related to amp, for example, some arrays weren’t displaying properly but with this update, e

by Martouf

Top !

The best way I have found to write math formulas on the web. I just need to remember the LaTex syntax I haven’t used in 15 years!

WP-KaTeX Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MathML Block or WP-KaTeX more popular?
MathML Block has 1.0K+ active installations while WP-KaTeX has 800. MathML Block is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — MathML Block or WP-KaTeX?
MathML Block has a 3.8/5 rating from 4 reviews, while WP-KaTeX has a 4.6/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are MathML Block and WP-KaTeX free?
MathML Block is free and WP-KaTeX is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — MathML Block or WP-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?
MathML Block was last updated 10 months ago and WP-KaTeX was last updated 6 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.