Youngwhan's Simple Latex
The usage is simple.
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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.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.4 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Youngwhan's Simple Latex stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| equation | #24 |
| latex | #13 |
| math | >100 |
| mathematic | #6 |
| MathJaX | #8 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Youngwhan's Simple Latex
From the official readme · v2.0.1Description
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is latex?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaTeX
(La)Tex Syntax References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mathematical_symbols
Changelog
I discard the mathtex way since 1. John Forkosh does not maintain it anymore 2. Installing mathtex in web hosting is not easy. Instead, I chose Mathjax (https://www.mathjax.org) to use LATEX. Therefore, the previous [math pre=] is not working. Now, it's only working with the "[math] [/math]" pair.
2.0.1
- Bug fixes for not showing comment field
2.0.0
- Removed mathex way.
- Adopt Mathjax JS helper
1.62
- Fix the existing option field that was not applied properly
1.61
- Cleaned up existing cgi location by providing settings class
- Starting version recording
1.6
- Added a feature to uninstall to remove options.
- Added a feature to install CGI automatically.
- Fixed an issue that an image is not aligned properly.
1.5.6
- Revert the default cgi to mathtex.cgi for better image quality and update readme.txt about the description/FAQ
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FAQ
Youngwhan's Simple Latex: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
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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