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WPMathPub
Render mathematical equations in WordPress as PNG images using pmath native syntax or LaTeX input with server-side rendering.
The facts
- Rating
- 4.2★ from 5
- Active installs
- 300+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 9 May 2026
- Added
- Mar 2008
- Requires WP
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- WP 6.9.7
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- Downloads
- 26,269
Our analysis
AI-assistedWPMathPub is a WordPress plugin that allows you to render mathematical equations using the Mathpublisher rendering engine. It supports both native pmath syntax and LaTeX-style input, generating high-quality PNG images for display across various WordPress components such as posts, pages, comments, and RSS feeds.
The plugin performs server-side rendering, which means it produces static images that are consistent across different browsers and devices without the need for client-side JavaScript. This makes it suitable for environments where JavaScript rendering is not preferred. It also includes a standalone app, Math-Pub Rosetta, for publishing math outside of WordPress.
Best for: This plugin is suitable for educators, students, or anyone needing to display mathematical content on their WordPress site.
What it does well
- ✓Supports pmath and LaTeX syntax
- ✓Generates high-quality PNG images
- ✓Server-side rendering for consistent display
- ✓Includes a standalone app for external use
- ✓Configurable rendering options available
Where it falls short
- •Limited information on additional features or support
- •No details on compatibility with specific themes or plugins
Verdict
WPMathPub offers a straightforward solution for rendering mathematical equations in WordPress. It is particularly useful for users who prefer server-side rendering and need reliable display across various platforms.
From the developer
Ron Fredericks's own description of WPMathPub, lightly tidied.
WPMathPub renders mathematical equations in WordPress using the Mathpublisher rendering engine, supporting both native pmath syntax and LaTeX-style input. It generates fast, high-quality PNG images with halo-free transparent backgrounds for reliable display across posts, pages, comments, and RSS feeds.
The plugin also includes Math-Pub Rosetta, a standalone app built on the same Mathpublisher engine. Rosetta mirrors WPMathPub’s behavior outside WordPress, allowing users to publish math anywhere – as a WPMathPub pmath tag learning tool, as a gateway to any LaTeX-enabled document (including Microsoft Office and Overleaf), or directly in WordPress comments. (Launch the Rosetta app)
Unlike MathJax-based plugins, WPMathPub performs server-side rendering, producing static equation images that display consistently across browsers and devices without requiring client-side JavaScript.
This approach provides reliable rendering for:
- WordPress posts, pages, and comments
- Cached pages
- Environments where JavaScript rendering is not desirable
- RSS feeds and feed aggregators RSS example
WPMathPub extends the classic mathpublisher engine with modern WordPress integration including shortcode support, LaTeX translation, image caching, and configurable rendering options.
Mathematical Equation Rendering
Mathematical expressions can be embedded directly into WordPress content using the pmath shortcode.
Basic native usage:
[pmath]x^2 + y^2 = z^2[/pmath]
Custom size and color:
[pmath size=18 color="blue"]E = mc^2[/pmath]
LaTeX input with inline text:
This is a fraction: [pmath latex=1]\frac{a}{b}[/pmath]
Normal, upright text with the same inherited color and size:
LaTeX example – [pmath size=24 color="#006687" latex=1]\text{This is a fraction:}\,\frac{a}{b}[/pmath]
Native example – [pmath size=24 color="#006687"]text{NPV(CF, R) := } text{IV} + delim{[}{ sum{k=1}{N}{ {text{CF}_k}/{(1+text{R}/100)^k}}}{]}[/pmath]
Tagged as
purpose
RSS, Feeds & Aggregation
feature
Shortcodes
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