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Direct math input with MathQuill icon
Possibly abandoned Tested up to 5.9.18

Direct math input with MathQuill

Type complex math expressions easily into your wordpress page using MathQuill (http://mathquill.com/). This plugin adds a new block editor called ‘Direct math input’ in the ‘widgets’ category.

Active installs30+10+ tier
Downloads · 30d66▲ +40.4% vs prev. 30d
Rating3/51 reviews
Health score25/100At risk
All-time downloads4.9KSince Feb 2022
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 5.8PHP 7.0+
Downloads · 7d18▲ +5.9% week over week
Our verdict

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Direct math input with MathQuill shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

  • Small user base (30+ active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far
  • No update in 4 years
  • Only tested up to WordPress 5.9 (latest is 7.1)

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

369Jun 30Aug 13Sep 27
Yesterday2
Daily average (1y)1
Peak day13Sep 10, 2026
Last 12 months506

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where Direct math input with Math… stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
block >100 10,000 Best block plugins →
equation #39 53 Best equation plugins →
latex #40 70 Best latex plugins →
math >100 1,720 Best math plugins →
MathQuill #1 1 Best MathQuill plugins →

Version adoption

Share of active sites per release.

  • 0.2100.0%

Rating breakdown

★★★★★★★★★★ 3 from 1 reviews

  • 5★0.00%
  • 4★0.00%
  • 3★100.0%
  • 2★0.00%
  • 1★0.00%

About Direct math input with MathQuill

From the official readme · v0.2.4

Description

Type complex math expressions easily into your wordpress page using MathQuill (http://mathquill.com/). This plugin adds a new block editor called ‘Direct math input’ in the ‘widgets’ category.

Math expressions are saved in LaTeX format and rendered by MathQuill during pageview.

Usage

After installing, a new block editor called ‘Direct math input’ will be available. Each block contains a MathQuill instance
where you can edit math right on your page.

When the math editor is focused, you can enter math symbols using your keyboard or via copy/paste.
See the http://mathquill.com/ homepage for a visual demonstration of how to input math.

Some common keyboard shortcuts are as follows:

  • / (forward slash) Enter a new fraction, with focusable input areas for numerator and denominator
  • ^ (caret) Enter a new superscript, e.g. to add an exponent
  • _ (underscore) Enter a new subscript
  • ( (open parentheses) Open parentheses (which will scale based on the height of the content inside) Other parenthesis types behave similarly, e.g. [ and {
  • \ (backslash) Start typing one of the control sequences below. When finished, press enter or space to see the resulting symbol

Control sequences – to create each symbol, type the full sequence (including the backslash) into the math editor, followed by
space or enter. (not an exhaustive list)

  • \plusminus
  • \times
  • \alpha
  • \beta
  • \gamma
  • \delta
  • \Alpha
  • \Beta
  • \Gamma
  • \Delta
  • \summation
  • \prod
  • \int
  • \sqrt
  • \nthroot
  • \lt
  • \gt
  • \le
  • \ge
  • \approx
  • \doteq
  • \neq
  • \nless
  • \ngtr
  • \intersection
  • \union
  • \subset
  • \superset
  • \notsubset
  • \nosuperset
  • \subseteq
  • \isin
  • \contains
  • \notcontains
  • \Complex
  • \Hamiltonian
  • \Imaginary
  • \Naturals
  • \Primes
  • \Rationals
  • \Reals

Installation

This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.

e.g.

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/math-input-with-mathquill directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
  3. In the gutenberg editor, add a new ‘Direct math input’ block and start entering math

Frequently asked questions

How do I start using this?

Create a new ‘Direct math input’ block from the gutenberg blocks list. Start typing math straight into your block using some of the symbols listed in the plugin description.

Changelog

0.2.4

  • Apply background color to empty selected block
  • Allow keyboard deletion of block

0.2.3

  • Change LaTeX button to show copyable LaTeX
  • Fix readme formatting

0.2.2

  • Add toolbar buttons for superscript and subscript
  • Show an error message when the clipboard function isn’t available

0.2.1

  • Added a “Copy LaTeX to clipboard” toolbar button

0.2.0

  • Added some toolbar buttons to create math symbols
  • Added a custom icon for the block editor
  • Added some usage information and FAQ

0.1.2

  • Improved the plugin description
  • Added a screenshot showing usage
  • Added assets for banner and icon

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

Screenshots

Using the "Direct math input" block to insert some equations.
Using the "Direct math input" block to insert some equations.

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FAQ

Direct math input with MathQuill: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026

Is Direct math input with MathQuill free?

Yes. Direct math input with MathQuill is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is Direct math input with MathQuill safe to use in 2026?

Direct math input with MathQuill shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

How many websites use Direct math input with MathQuill?

Direct math input with MathQuill is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,904 times since it launched in February 2022. It was downloaded 66 times in the last 30 days.

Does Direct math input with MathQuill work with WordPress 7.1?

Direct math input with MathQuill is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.18, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

What PHP version does Direct math input with MathQuill need?

Direct math input with MathQuill requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was Direct math input with MathQuill last updated?

The latest version, 0.2.4, was released on March 10, 2022 (5 years ago).

Who makes Direct math input with MathQuill?

Direct math input with MathQuill is developed and maintained by eoghanmcilwaine.

What are the best alternatives to Direct math input with MathQuill?

The most popular alternatives to Direct math input with MathQuill are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).

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