WP QuickLaTeX
Advanced LaTeX plugin. Native LaTeX syntax. Allows custom preamble, TikZ and other packages. Zoom-independent visual quality (SVG).
Use with caution
WP QuickLaTeX works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 4K+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.
- Loved by users — 4.6/5 from 31 reviews
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.5 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP QuickLaTeX stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| equations | #13 |
| gnuplot | #3 |
| latex | #12 |
| math | >100 |
| TikZ | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 from 31 reviews
About WP QuickLaTeX
From the official readme · v3.8.8Description
Insert formulas & graphics in the posts and comments using native LaTeX shorthands directly in the text. Inline formulas, displayed equations auto-numbering, labeling and referencing, AMS-LaTeX, TikZ, custom LaTeX preamble. No LaTeX installation required. Easily customizable using UI page. Actively developed and maintained. Visit QuickLaTeX homepage for more info.
- Standard LaTeX expressions can be cut and pasted directly into WordPress posts, pages, and comments; display environments require no enclosures, other expressions require only a surrounding
$..$or\[..\]. No need for enclosing tags[latex] ... [/latex]. - Correct vertical positioning of inline formulas relative to baseline of surrounding text. Say “NO” to jumpy equations produced by other plugins!
- SVG vector graphics support, so that formulas are crisp regardless of scaling in browser.
- (AMS)LaTeX displayed math environments support:
equation, align, gather, multiline, flalign, alignat,etc. - Automatic numbering of displayed equations. Override autonumbering with
\tag{}LaTeX command. - Equation hyper-referencing by standard LaTeX rules with
\label{},\ref{}. - Custom LaTeX document preamble, allowing added
\usepackage{}and\newcommand{}. TikZandpgfplotsgraphics package support.- Preview formulas in comments before publishing. Additionally AJAX Comment Preview plugin should be installed to enable this feature.
- Meaningful error messages for mistakes in LaTeX code.
- Precise font properties tuning:
size, text and background color. - Easy style customization using UI or CSS file.
- No LaTeX installation is required.
- QuickLaTeX.com automatically provides formula images, which are then cached on user’s server.
- Administrative settings page for setting global parameters; AJAX-ified.
Just place LaTeX math expressions into your text and enable QuickLaTeX on the page by [latexpage] command.
WP QuickLaTeX will convert them to high-quality images and embed into post. Inline formulas will be properly aligned with the text.
Displayed equations will be auto-numbered by LaTeX rules.
To see plugin in action please visit math-pages on my blog, e.g. Central Differences,
Cubature formulas for the unit disk, Smooth noise robust differentiators, etc.
Installation
WP QuickLaTeX is based on the free web service QuickLaTeX.com and doesn’t require
LaTeX to be installed on user’s server or hosting account. Just install the plugin and you are good to go.
- Download WP QuickLaTeX plug-in.
- Unzip the plugin file and upload its content to
wp-content/pluginsfolder of your blog. - Activate WP-QuickLaTeX through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress, adjust its settings if needed.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add LaTeX to my posts?
There are three possible ways: Place [latexpage] somewhere on the page, post, or comment. Place LaTeX expression surrounded by $..$, \[..\] or a display environment \begin(equation}..\end{equation} (or align, gather, multiline, flalign, alignat). Enable ‘Use LaTeX Syntax Sitewide’; then it is not necessary to place [latexpage]. Wrap formulas with [latex] ... [/latex] (this gives compatibility with previously-written “legacy” pages). In any case plugin will do automatic/custom equation numbering based on LaTeX rules. Check plugin home page for more information on features, examples, tips &…
How can I send bug reports or request new feature?
Please use comments on the plugin’s web page WP-QuickLaTeX. I’ll do my best to help you.
Changelog
On the first load of the page just after plugin installation QuickLaTeX needs to re-generate cache for the page. Please allow ample time for this process.
3.8.8
- More fixes to prevent XSS attack on admin settings page (suggested by WPScan team).
- Minor changes to improve PHP code (suggested by Mike Witt).
3.8.7
- Added extra checks on input settings on admin page (to prevent the possibility of XSS attack).
- Minor changes and new version release.
3.8.6
- Plugin and servers have been switched to work in HTTPS mode.
3.8.5
- Fixed issue with retrieving settings from database reported by Ned Zimmerman.
- Minor code polishes to silence the notices from PHP interpreter.
3.8.4
- Added compatibility with PHP7.
3.8.3
- Image size reduction using OptiPNG.
- Minimized memory usage. Useful for restricted PHP configurations.
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WP QuickLaTeX: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
Is WP QuickLaTeX free?
Yes. WP QuickLaTeX is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP QuickLaTeX safe to use in 2026?
WP QuickLaTeX works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 4K+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP QuickLaTeX?
WP QuickLaTeX is active on 4K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 101,850 times since it launched in May 2009. It was downloaded 617 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP QuickLaTeX work with WordPress 7.1?
WP QuickLaTeX is officially tested up to WordPress 6.5.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP QuickLaTeX last updated?
The latest version, 3.8.8, was released on June 26, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes WP QuickLaTeX?
WP QuickLaTeX is developed and maintained by advanpix.
What are the best alternatives to WP QuickLaTeX?
The most popular alternatives to WP QuickLaTeX are WP LaTeX (700+ installs), WPMathPub (300+ installs) and Funny Equations (10+ installs).
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