# Native MathML

> Force MathJax/KaTeX/MediaWIki to use native MathML rendering.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/native-mathml](https://chrome-stats.com/d/native-mathml)

## Overview

- **ID:** `native-mathml`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Frédéric Wang Nélar
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 994
- **Weekly downloads:** 15
- **Rating:** 4.75 / 5 (12 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9.6
- **Last updated:** 2022-12-26
- **First published:** 2014-01-22
- **Size:** 22 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/native-mathml/)

## Description

The **Native MathML** Chrome extension optimizes mathematical content display by forcing MathJax, KaTeX, and MediaWiki to use native MathML rendering where possible. It enhances webpage math presentation by injecting CSS stylesheets to reveal hidden MathML output generated by these popular math display libraries. Additionally, it adjusts MathJax 2 settings to prefer native MathML output.

For best visual results, it's recommended to install appropriate math fonts to complement this extension's improvements. This extension supports a variety of popular math-enabled sites including Wikipedia's MediaWiki pages, KaTeX official pages, MathJax samples, and math.stackexchange, ensuring a more native and accessible math rendering experience across the web.

## Rankings

- #3,309 — Overall
- #7 — math
- #74 — match
- #77 — give
- #139 — force
- #179 — example

## Permissions and access

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users generally confirm that the Native MathML add-on works and enhances formula rendering especially with compatible fonts like FiraMath. However, several users report problems with the add-on not functioning properly across various websites. Additionally, there is some confusion regarding how this add-on compares to similar extensions such as MathJax Native MathML. Overall, while functional, its compatibility and distinctiveness appear to be common concerns.

### Pros

- The add-on still functions effectively as confirmed by multiple users.
- It works well with certain fonts like FiraMath, making formulas appear consistent with the surrounding text.
- Provides support for rendering MathML content in Firefox.

### Cons

- Some users report that it does not work correctly on many websites.
- Uncertainty exists about the differences between this add-on and similar ones like MathJax Native MathML.
- Limited clear user feedback due to unrelated or unclear review content.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/native-mathml)