Gist GitHub Shortcode 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, Gist GitHub Shortcode has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Gist GitHub Shortcode has accumulated 8.8K+ total downloads while Hosted Content Importer (HCI) has 2.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Gist GitHub Shortcode | Hosted Content Importer (HCI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 8.8K+ | ◄ | 2.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ► | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Age | 14 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.8+ | 4.0.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.0 | 3.0.3 |
Rating
5/5Gist GitHub Shortcode
Hosted Content Importer (HCI)5/5
Total Reviews
6Gist GitHub Shortcode
◄Hosted Content Importer (HCI)2
Active Installs
200Gist GitHub Shortcode
◄Hosted Content Importer (HCI)20
Total Downloads
8.8K+Gist GitHub Shortcode
◄Hosted Content Importer (HCI)2.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AGist GitHub Shortcode
Hosted Content Importer (HCI)N/A
Last Updated
5 years agoGist GitHub Shortcode
►Hosted Content Importer (HCI)5 years ago
First Released
2012Gist GitHub Shortcode
Hosted Content Importer (HCI)2016
Age
14 yearsGist GitHub Shortcode
Hosted Content Importer (HCI)10 years
WP Requires
3.8+Gist GitHub Shortcode
Hosted Content Importer (HCI)4.0.0+
PHP Requires
false+Gist GitHub Shortcode
Hosted Content Importer (HCI)false+
Business Model
FreeGist GitHub Shortcode
Hosted Content Importer (HCI)Free
Latest Version
1.3.0Gist GitHub Shortcode
Hosted Content Importer (HCI)3.0.3
Rating Breakdown
Gist GitHub Shortcode
5/5(6 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 Gist GitHub Shortcode or Hosted Content Importer (HCI) more popular?
Gist GitHub Shortcode has 200 active installations while Hosted Content Importer (HCI) has 20. Gist GitHub Shortcode is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Gist GitHub Shortcode or Hosted Content Importer (HCI)?
Gist GitHub Shortcode has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Hosted Content Importer (HCI) has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Gist GitHub Shortcode and Hosted Content Importer (HCI) free?
Gist GitHub Shortcode is free and Hosted Content Importer (HCI) is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Gist GitHub Shortcode 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?
Gist GitHub Shortcode was last updated 5 years ago and Hosted Content Importer (HCI) was last updated 5 years ago.
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