Title: Simple Mathjax Author: Samuel Coskey Published: September 20, 2011 Last modified: September 10, 2025 --- Search plugins ![](https://s.w.org/plugins/geopattern-icon/simple-mathjax.svg) # Simple Mathjax By [Samuel Coskey](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sgcoskey/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/simple-mathjax.2.1.1.zip) * [Details](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/simple-mathjax/#description) * [Reviews](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/simple-mathjax/#reviews) * [Installation](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/simple-mathjax/#installation) * [Development](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/simple-mathjax/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-mathjax/) ## Description This wordpress plugin is yet another simple plugin to load the [MathJax](http://www.mathjax.org) scripts at the bottom of all of your pages. It uses a very all-inclusive mathjax configuration by default, with $’s and $$’s the default delimeters for in-line and displayed equations. A preference pane is added to the “Settings” group where you can choose whether to use MathJax version 2 or 3, change the MathJax server location (CDN) and the MathJax configuration settings. (See [the mathjax documentation](https://docs.mathjax.org/en/latest/web/start.html#configuring-mathjax) for details on the options available.) You can also specify a LaTeX “preamble” of newcommands which will be loaded in a hidden element near the top of each page. Fork this plugin on [GitHub](https://github.com/boolesrings/Simple-Mathjax-wordpress-plugin). ## Installation Nothing unusual here! ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/80a79c36e9f2c97d8460a779beb8ebf9442d9ac1fc3f607760c63819f106879c? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Incompatible with WP version 6.7](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/incompatible-with-wp-version-6-7/)󠁿 [wengs](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wengs/) November 13, 2024 The plugin is great, but it’s not compatible with WP6.7, I used math symbols in $xxx$ format in the text, and it still shows $xxx$, no change, it only shows the formula correctly when I use math symbols in $$xxx$$! Still need to wait for the update ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/30fc91004637c9c0761bfc6219cf97e40bedae4fac177998d4f5b430f561a7c5? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Excellent Plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/excellent-plugin-6210/)󠁿 [sebasmurgue](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sebasmurgue/) August 20, 2020 This plugin has been very useful for our website. It simply works, and it works well. We have been able to add some customization (for example to number the equations) without problem. I highly recommended it if you want to have MathJax in your wordpress site! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/cf65989ca2f27b1f67a5036ca3b2fd134a958d00f208b92f67362dc024dc3f13? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Works as expected](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/works-as-expected-585/)󠁿 [edwardw](https://profiles.wordpress.org/edwardw/) July 6, 2020 Works as expected on 5.4.2! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6b73a85a58fe419734d2e659a331f3b8fe76f7fb9c89ad8a1904cf81a00cf306? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Great! Can use on specific pages](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-can-use-on-specific-pages/)󠁿 [hrd123](https://profiles.wordpress.org/hrd123/) June 19, 2020 1 reply Really like this plugin. It’s quick and very easy to use; the best Latex plugin I’ve tried. I initially had a problem where I only wanted to load the Mathjax on certain pages, and I found the solution was to install a separate plugin which lets you toggle all of your other plugins on and off on each page/post. ‘Plugin Load Filter’ worked for me, but it might not be useful to everyone though. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fa1d3907b6b9bb7c0cf7e424c3fbda8f499726792fd07f4602a6c7c482e12c69? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Top plugin, everything as described!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/top-plugin-everything-as-described/)󠁿 [ars111](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ars111/) May 24, 2020 I would say that this is the best plugin that renders MathJax! I would recommend it to anyone who needs to use LateX on their website. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6a8f70649eca15e4919e250714e3ee841fa6b21c8b8cc9f9c89a264440496d3c? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[One of the best plugin for LaTeX rendering](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/one-of-the-best-plugin-for-latex-rendering/)󠁿 [ThePhysicist](https://profiles.wordpress.org/7hephysicist/) May 6, 2020 It’s far superior to the Jetpack built in TeX engine. I am going to be a regular donor to this plugin once my blog gets monetized. [ Read all 13 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-mathjax/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Simple Mathjax” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Samuel Coskey ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sgcoskey/) * [ pkra ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/pkra/) * [ christianperfect ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/christianperfect/) [Translate “Simple Mathjax” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/simple-mathjax) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-mathjax/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/simple-mathjax/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/simple-mathjax/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/simple-mathjax/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 2.1.1 The custom config no longer has the HTML escaping filter applied. #### 2.1.0 Added support for MathJax 4. #### 2.0.1 Bumped the default CDN URL for MathJax 2 to use 2.7.8. #### 2.0 MathJax 3 support, and the default config makes MathJax ignore the new block editor. #### 1.1 update latest mathjax version, load mathjax in footer instead of header #### 1.0 send default url to new cdn #### 0.5 minor code cleanup, allow mathjax in admin screens #### 0.4 use safe mode (prevents evil scripts) by default #### 0.3 use wp_enqueue_script to allow others to use mathjax as a dependency (christianp). removed disqus compatibility due to reports of it no longer working. #### 0.2 added disqus compatibility. enclosed the preamble in a hidden span to cover a small space created by mathjax v.2 #### 0.1 improved loading of the LaTeX preamble so that it appears just below the body tag, rather than in the header #### 0.0 initial release ## Meta * Version **2.1.1** * Last updated **7 months ago** * Active installations **4,000+** * WordPress version ** 3.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.8.5** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-mathjax/) * Tags * [latex](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/latex/)[MathJaX](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/mathjax/) * [Advanced View](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/simple-mathjax/advanced/) ## Ratings 4.7 out of 5 stars. * [ 10 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-mathjax/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 2 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-mathjax/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 1 3-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-mathjax/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-mathjax/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-mathjax/reviews/?filter=1) [Add my review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-mathjax/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-mathjax/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Samuel Coskey ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sgcoskey/) * [ pkra ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/pkra/) * [ christianperfect ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/christianperfect/) ## Support Got something to say? 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