Embed GitHub Gist vs Hosted Content Importer (HCI) (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Hosted Content Importer (HCI)
5(2)
20 active installs
Free
Updated 5 years ago
View Hosted Content Importer (HCI) Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Embed GitHub Gist has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Embed GitHub Gist has accumulated 13K+ total downloads while Hosted Content Importer (HCI) has 2.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Embed GitHub Gist | Hosted Content Importer (HCI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 13K+ | ◄ | 2.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 13 years ago | ► | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2016 | |
| Age | 16 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8.6+ | 4.0.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.13 | 3.0.3 |
Rating
5/5Embed GitHub Gist
Hosted Content Importer (HCI)5/5
Total Reviews
4Embed GitHub Gist
◄Hosted Content Importer (HCI)2
Active Installs
100Embed GitHub Gist
◄Hosted Content Importer (HCI)20
Total Downloads
13K+Embed GitHub Gist
◄Hosted Content Importer (HCI)2.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AEmbed GitHub Gist
Hosted Content Importer (HCI)N/A
Last Updated
13 years agoEmbed GitHub Gist
►Hosted Content Importer (HCI)5 years ago
First Released
2010Embed GitHub Gist
Hosted Content Importer (HCI)2016
Age
16 yearsEmbed GitHub Gist
Hosted Content Importer (HCI)10 years
WP Requires
2.8.6+Embed GitHub Gist
Hosted Content Importer (HCI)4.0.0+
PHP Requires
false+Embed GitHub Gist
Hosted Content Importer (HCI)false+
Business Model
FreeEmbed GitHub Gist
Hosted Content Importer (HCI)Free
Latest Version
0.13Embed GitHub Gist
Hosted Content Importer (HCI)3.0.3
Rating Breakdown
Embed GitHub Gist
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Hosted Content Importer (HCI)
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Embed GitHub Gist or Hosted Content Importer (HCI) more popular?
Embed GitHub Gist has 100 active installations while Hosted Content Importer (HCI) has 20. Embed GitHub Gist is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Embed GitHub Gist or Hosted Content Importer (HCI)?
Embed GitHub Gist has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews, while Hosted Content Importer (HCI) has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Embed GitHub Gist and Hosted Content Importer (HCI) free?
Embed GitHub Gist is free and Hosted Content Importer (HCI) is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Embed GitHub Gist or Hosted Content Importer (HCI)?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Embed GitHub Gist was last updated 13 years ago and Hosted Content Importer (HCI) was last updated 5 years ago.
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