# Youngwhan's Simple Latex

> Youngwhan's Simple Latex has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 77 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Youngwhan's Simple Latex shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**The usage is simple.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 10,975
- **Downloads (30 days):** 77 (+4.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 4, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.4.12
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.5+, PHP 5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** breadncup (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/breadncup/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/youngwhans-simple-latex/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [equation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/equation/) | #2 | 6 |
| [latex](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/latex/) | #9 | 19 |
| [math](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/math/) | #8 | 25 |
| [mathematic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mathematic/) | #1 | 1 |
| [MathJaX](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mathjax/) | #6 | 7 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| equation | #24 | 53 |
| latex | #13 | 71 |
| math | >100 | 1,739 |
| mathematic | #6 | 17 |
| MathJaX | #8 | 19 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 93.7%
- 1.62: 6.3%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP-KaTeX](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-katex/) | 700+ | 4.6/5 (11) | Aug 14, 2019 | 37/100 |
| 3 | [CFF Fitness and Health Operations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cff-fitness-and-health-operations/) | 60+ | — | Aug 14, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 4 | [Direct math input with MathQuill](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/math-input-with-mathquill/) | 30+ | 3/5 (1) | Mar 10, 2022 | 25/100 |
| 5 | [Funny Equations](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/funny-equations/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 28, 2022 | 30/100 |
| 6 | [Glyphwell – Visual Equation Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/glyphwell-visual-equation-editor/) | 10+ | — | Aug 20, 2026 | 62/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Youngwhan's Simple Latex free?
Yes. Youngwhan's Simple Latex is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Youngwhan's Simple Latex safe to use in 2026?
Youngwhan's Simple Latex shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Youngwhan's Simple Latex?
Youngwhan's Simple Latex is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,975 times since it launched in November 2009. It was downloaded 77 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Youngwhan's Simple Latex work with WordPress 7.1?
Youngwhan's Simple Latex is officially tested up to WordPress 6.4.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Youngwhan's Simple Latex need?
Youngwhan's Simple Latex requires PHP 5.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Youngwhan's Simple Latex last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.1, was released on December 4, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Youngwhan's Simple Latex?
Youngwhan's Simple Latex is developed and maintained by breadncup.

### What are the best alternatives to Youngwhan's Simple Latex?
The most popular alternatives to Youngwhan's Simple Latex are WP-KaTeX (700+ installs), CFF Fitness and Health Oper… (60+ installs) and Direct math input with Math… (30+ installs).


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