Using Google chart API for LaTeX to add mathematical equations as images.
As of April 2026, Google Equation for WordPress is a WordPress latex plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 2.2K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.3+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2009. Last updated 16 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: MathJax-LaTeX.
This plugin can let you add mathematical equations to your posts using latex.
Google chart API is used in this plugin to turn the latex strings to equation images.
The equation images will be stored on your site, so it will be efficient.
To add equations in your articles, just surround the latex script with [eq] and [/eq] tags.
For example, add following codes [eq]\alpha+\beta\geq\gamma[/eq] in your posts.
| WordPress | 2.3+ requiredTested up to 2.8 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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