Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#28109
Peak #28109
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
3.4K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Hosted Content Importer (HCI) currently ranks #28109 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v3.0.3, shipped on Dec 5, 2020 (2,072 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Bimal Poudel |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.0.3 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2020-12-05 |
| Added to directory | 2016-04-17 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Embeds a remotely hosted content. Contributors can edit a tiny piece of your blog text externally, without having ANY access to your website.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hosted Content Importer (HCI) a free plugin?
Yes — Hosted Content Importer (HCI) is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Hosted Content Importer (HCI)?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Hosted Content Importer (HCI)?
As of August 7, 2026, Hosted Content Importer (HCI) ranks #28109 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Hosted Content Importer (HCI) last updated?
Hosted Content Importer (HCI) was last updated on December 5, 2020 (version 3.0.3). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Hosted Content Importer (HCI)?
Hosted Content Importer (HCI) is developed by Bimal Poudel. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2016.
