MathML Block vs Syntax-highlighting — WordPress

MathML Block vs Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)

Name: MathML Block
Rating: 3.8 (4 reviews)

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MathML Block

3.8·4reviews·1,000+installs

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	MathML Block	Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)
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Description	1346 / 5000 chars27% used	2170 / 5000 chars43% used
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Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	Adam Silverstein	Weston Ruter
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MathML Block

Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)

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Feature comparison between MathML Block and Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)
Metric	MathML Block	Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)
Rating	3.8 ★	★ 5.0 ★
Total reviews	4	★ 26
Active installs	1,000+	1,000+
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MathML Block

A MathML block for the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg). Requires PHP 5.4+ and WordPress 5.0+. Development takes place on the GitHub repository: https://github.com/adamsilverstein/mathml-block. Screencast: https://cl.ly/c0f6bbfbc3b1 What is MathML? Mathematical Markup Language is a mathematical markup language, an application of XML for describing mathematical notations and capturing both its structure and content. It aims at integrating mathematical formulae into World Wide Web pages and other documents. The MathML block uses MathJax to render MathML formulas in the editor and on the front end of a website. MathJax (https://www.mathjax.org/) is A JavaScript display engine for mathematics that works in all browsers. To test a MathML block and enter a formula, for example: \[x = {-b \pm \sqrt{b^2-4ac} \over 2a}\]. To test using math formulas inline, type an formula into a block of text, select it and hit the ‘M’ icon in the control bar. For example: $ \cos(θ+φ)=\cos(θ)\cos(φ)−\sin(θ)\sin(φ) $. Note: if you are copying and pasting formulas into the rich text editor, switching to HTML/code editor mode is less likely to reformat your pasted formula. Technical Notes Requires PHP 5.6+. Requires WordPress 5.0+. Issues and Pull requests welcome on the GitHub repository: https://github.com/adamsilverstein/mathml-block.

Top keywords

block5×2.35%
mathml5×2.35%
editor4×1.88%
github4×1.88%
https4×1.88%
mathematical4×1.88%
cos3×1.41%
formula3×1.41%
formulas3×1.41%
mathjax3×1.41%
mathml block3×1.41%
requires3×1.41%

Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)

This plugin extends the Code block in WordPress core to add syntax highlighting which is rendered on the server. Pre-existing Code blocks on a site are automatically extended to include syntax highlighting. Doing server-side syntax highlighting eliminates the need to enqueue any JavaScript on the frontend (e.g. Highlight.js or Prism.js) and this ensures there is no flash of unhighlighted code (FOUC?). Reducing script on the frontend improves frontend performance, and it also allows for the syntax highlighted code to appear properly in AMP pages as rendered by the official AMP plugin (see also ampproject/amp-wp#972) or when JavaScript is turned off in the browser. This extended Code block uses language auto-detection to add syntax highlighting, but you can override the language in the block’s settings sidebar. (There is currently no syntax highlighting of the Code block in the editor, but see #8.) The plugin supports all programming languages that highlight.php supports (being a port of highlight.js). The Code block also is extended to support specifying lines to highlight which get marked up with mark elements (including in RSS feeds). There is also a checkbox for whether to show line numbers on the frontend (with the numbers being non-selectable). Lastly, given inconsistencies across themes regarding whether lines in a Code block should be wrapped, this plugin adds styling to force them to no-wrap by default, with a checkbox to opt in to wrapping when desired. For advanced usage, please see the plugin wiki. This plugin is developed on GitHub. See list of current issues with the plugin. Please feel free to file any additional issues or requests that you may come across. Pull requests are welcome. See contributing information. Credits This is a fork of Code Syntax Block by Marcus Kazmierczak (mkaz), which is also available on WordPress.org. Copyright (c) 2018 Marcus Kazmierczak. Licensed under GPL 2.0 or later. highlight.php is released under the BSD 3-Clause License. Copyright © 2006-2013, Ivan Sagalaev ([email protected]), highlight.js (original author). Copyright © 2013, Geert Bergman ([email protected]), highlight.php

Top keywords

code9×2.60%
block7×2.02%
highlight7×2.02%
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Which has better reviews, MathML Block or Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)?

Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 26 reviews) compared to MathML Block (3.8★ from 4 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose MathML Block or Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)?

Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 3.8★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, MathML Block or Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) has the deeper published review base (26 vs 4), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

MathML Block typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (4 reviews). Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (26 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between MathML Block and Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)?

Migration support varies by app and category. MathML Block and Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering) both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from MathML Block" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

MathML Block vs Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)

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Should I choose MathML Block or Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)?

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Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Can I migrate data between MathML Block and Syntax-highlighting Code Block (with Server-side Rendering)?

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