# Insert math

> Insert math has 100+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews and 111 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Insert math shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

**Add math support for your site. Insert block/inline formulas in your text with useful and fancy modal. Watch and monitor rendered math in process of typing formula. Change formula color.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 5,020
- **Downloads (30 days):** 111 (+27.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 3, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.32
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** CMTV (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/cmtv/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/insert-math/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [formula](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/formula/) | #2 | 7 |
| [insert math](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/insert-math/) | #1 | 1 |
| [latex](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/latex/) | #10 | 18 |
| [math](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/math/) | #9 | 24 |
| [tex](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tex/) | #2 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| formula | >100 | 602 |
| insert math | >100 | 268 |
| latex | #52 | 70 |
| math | >100 | 1,720 |
| tex | #21 | 32 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPMathPub](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpmathpub/) | 300+ | 4.2/5 (5) | May 9, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 3 | [Product Price by Formula for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/product-price-by-formula-for-woocommerce/) | 100+ | 3.8/5 (15) | Dec 19, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 4 | [Cost Calculator & Cost Estimation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cost-calculator-cost-estimation/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 14, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [Enable Latex](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enable-latex/) | 60+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 17, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: @Formula Brush](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/she-formula-brush/) | <10 | — | Feb 5, 2019 | 21/100 |
| 7 | [ShahCalc – Visual Calculator Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shahcalc/) | <10 | — | Sep 23, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Insert math free?
Yes. Insert math is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Insert math safe to use in 2026?
Insert math shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Insert math?
Insert math is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,020 times since it launched in August 2017. It was downloaded 111 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Insert math work with WordPress 7.1?
Insert math is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.32, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Insert math last updated?
The latest version, 2.0, was released on August 3, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Insert math?
Insert math is developed and maintained by CMTV.

### What are the best alternatives to Insert math?
The most popular alternatives to Insert math are WPMathPub (300+ installs), Product Price by Formula fo… (100+ installs) and Cost Calculator & Cost Esti… (100+ installs).


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