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Youngwhan's Simple Latex

The usage is simple.

By breadncup·Math·Free
5(2 reviews)
·200 active installs·Updated 2 years ago
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As of April 2026, Youngwhan's Simple Latex is a WordPress math plugin with 200 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews. It has been downloaded 10K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.5+ and PHP 5.0+. Available on WordPress.org since 2009. Last updated 2 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: WP QuickLaTeX.

5/52 reviews
200active installs
10K+total downloads
17 yearssince 2009

Overview

The usage is simple.

In your post, write LaTeX syntax encapsulated by [math] and [/math].

[math]{Latex Syntax}[/math].

For example, [math]x^2+y^2[/math]

It uses the Mathjax (https://www.mathjax.org) since the 2.0 version

How to use

  • Usage : [math]{Latex Syntax}[/math]
  • Example: [math]x^2+y^2[/math]

YW Latex Settings

No Setting is required.

Read full description on WordPress.org

Screenshots

Ratings & Reviews

52 reviews
5 ★
2
4 ★
0
3 ★
0
2 ★
0
1 ★
0

Compatibility

WordPress2.5+ requiredTested up to 6.4.8
PHP5.0+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

2.0.1

  • Bug fixes for not showing comment field
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

breadncupbreadncup
Plugin Info
Version
2.0.1
Last Updated
Dec 4, 2023
WP Requires
2.5+
Tested Up To
6.4.8
PHP Requires
5.0+
Active Installs
200
Downloads
10K+
Added
Nov 30, 2009
Business
Free

Tags

mathlatexmathjaxequationmathematic

Developer

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breadncup
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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