Hosted Content Importer (HCI) vs Nelio Related Posts (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Hosted Content Importer (HCI)
5(2)
20 active installs
Free
Updated 5 years ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Hosted Content Importer (HCI) has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (20 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hosted Content Importer (HCI) has accumulated 2.9K+ total downloads while Nelio Related Posts has 2.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Hosted Content Importer (HCI) | Nelio Related Posts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 20 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 2.9K+ | ◄ | 2.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2014 | |
| Age | 10 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0.0+ | 3.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.0.3 | 2.1.1 |
Rating
5/5Hosted Content Importer (HCI)
◄Nelio Related Posts4/5
Total Reviews
2Hosted Content Importer (HCI)
◄Nelio Related Posts1
Active Installs
20Hosted Content Importer (HCI)
◄Nelio Related Posts10
Total Downloads
2.9K+Hosted Content Importer (HCI)
◄Nelio Related Posts2.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AHosted Content Importer (HCI)
Nelio Related PostsN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoHosted Content Importer (HCI)
◄Nelio Related Posts9 years ago
First Released
2016Hosted Content Importer (HCI)
Nelio Related Posts2014
Age
10 yearsHosted Content Importer (HCI)
Nelio Related Posts12 years
WP Requires
4.0.0+Hosted Content Importer (HCI)
Nelio Related Posts3.3+
PHP Requires
false+Hosted Content Importer (HCI)
Nelio Related Postsfalse+
Business Model
FreeHosted Content Importer (HCI)
Nelio Related PostsFree
Latest Version
3.0.3Hosted Content Importer (HCI)
Nelio Related Posts2.1.1
Rating Breakdown
Hosted Content Importer (HCI)
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Nelio Related Posts
4/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
100%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hosted Content Importer (HCI) or Nelio Related Posts more popular?
Hosted Content Importer (HCI) has 20 active installations while Nelio Related Posts has 10. Hosted Content Importer (HCI) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hosted Content Importer (HCI) or Nelio Related Posts?
Hosted Content Importer (HCI) has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Nelio Related Posts has a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Hosted Content Importer (HCI) and Nelio Related Posts free?
Hosted Content Importer (HCI) is free and Nelio Related Posts is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hosted Content Importer (HCI) or Nelio Related Posts?
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?
Hosted Content Importer (HCI) was last updated 5 years ago and Nelio Related Posts was last updated 9 years ago.
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