KaTeX for WordPress Plugin Directory
KaTeX is the #186 ranked block-enabled app on WordPress, with a 5.0 average rating from 16 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
KaTeX is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Tom Churchman. With a rating of 5.0★ from 16 reviews, it currently ranks #186 in the Block-enabled category.
AppRanks data: KaTeX ranks #186 in Block-enabled on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 44% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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KaTeX is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Block-enabled category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 16 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (5.0★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Tom Churchman — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (16) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How KaTeX works
The KaTeX WordPress plugin enables you to use the fastest TeX math typesetting engine on your WordPress website. You can include TeX inside a [katex]...[/katex] shortcode or in a Gutenberg block. Either way the math will render beautifully on your website. When using Gutenberg blocks, the equations will render immediately inside your editor!
Equations in blocks or using the [katex display=true]...[/katex] shortcode will render on page in display mode–with bigger symbols–centered on their own line.
For compatibility with other LaTeX plugins, this plugin optionally supports [latex]...[/latex] shortcodes.
Plugin Website
Assets This plugin includes minified assets provided by the KaTeX project.
The source code is available in the KaTeX git repository on GitHub.
Category rankings
As of Sep 5, 2026- Block-enabled#186of 427Top 44%
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Where KaTeX stands in the Block-enabled category
KaTeX ranks #186 of 427 apps in the Block-enabled category, placing it in the top 44% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is KaTeX?
KaTeX is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 16 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Block-enabled category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Tom Churchman.
Who uses KaTeX?
Currently around 2,000 active stores have installed KaTeX. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Block-enabled category on WordPress.
Where does KaTeX rank on WordPress?
KaTeX currently sits at position #186 in the Block-enabled category on WordPress. That places it in the top 44% of 427 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.