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HTML Import 2

v2.6

by Stephanie Leary · updated 9 years ago

Imports well-formed HTML files into WordPress pages.

Rank
#3,080
Up3 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 5,390
5K+ reported · High
Total downloads
299.3K
299,335 all-time
Rating
4.3/5
32 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +7.1% (30d)·Toward 6K+ · ETA ~48d

HTML Import 2 at a glance

HTML Import 2 is a WordPress plugin by Stephanie Leary with 5K+ active installs, the #3,080 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 25 times, 7% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 32 reviews. Version 2.6 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. Among the 80 plugins tagged “taxonomies”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2009.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

586 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
HTML Import 2 Compare series
Downloads over time: 24 days across 1 series.203040Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 22Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2
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DateHTML Import 2
Nov 2, 202635
Nov 1, 202636
Oct 31, 202625
Oct 30, 202634
Oct 29, 202619
Oct 28, 202624
Oct 27, 202629
Oct 26, 202623
Oct 25, 202624
Oct 24, 202625
Oct 23, 202639
Oct 22, 202631
Oct 21, 202622
Oct 20, 202618
Oct 19, 202626
Oct 18, 202614
Oct 17, 202616
Oct 16, 202625
Oct 15, 202622
Oct 14, 202620
Oct 13, 202624
Oct 12, 202619
Oct 11, 202615
Oct 10, 202621

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 5,388 · -0.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.5.4K5.4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20265,388
Nov 8, 20265,388
Nov 7, 20265,396
Nov 5, 20265,396
Nov 4, 20265,390
Nov 3, 20265,382
Nov 2, 20265,391
Nov 1, 20265,384
Oct 31, 20265,394
Oct 30, 20265,392
Oct 29, 20265,395
Oct 28, 20265,399
Oct 27, 20265,402

Rank over time

#3,080 · up 1 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 15 days across 1 series.#3.1K#3.1K#3.1KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#3,080
Nov 8, 2026#3,083
Nov 7, 2026#3,081
Nov 6, 2026#3,079
Nov 5, 2026#3,083
Nov 4, 2026#3,085
Nov 3, 2026#3,087
Nov 2, 2026#3,083
Nov 1, 2026#3,085
Oct 31, 2026#3,081
Oct 30, 2026#3,084
Oct 29, 2026#3,085
Oct 28, 2026#3,093
Oct 27, 2026#3,091
Oct 16, 2026#3,081

Growth %

Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 2026-0.15%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 2026+0.11%
Nov 4, 2026+0.15%
Nov 3, 2026-0.17%
Nov 2, 2026+0.13%
Nov 1, 2026-0.18%
Oct 31, 2026+0.04%
Oct 30, 2026-0.06%
Oct 29, 2026-0.07%
Oct 28, 2026-0.06%

Active installs band

5K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 15 days across 1 series.4.8K5K5.2KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20265K+
Nov 8, 20265K+
Nov 7, 20265K+
Nov 6, 20265K+
Nov 5, 20265K+
Nov 4, 20265K+
Nov 3, 20265K+
Nov 2, 20265K+
Nov 1, 20265K+
Oct 31, 20265K+
Oct 30, 20265K+
Oct 29, 20265K+
Oct 28, 20265K+
Oct 27, 20265K+
Oct 16, 20265K+

Search rankings

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v2.697%
  • Other3.3%

Rating trend

4.3★★★★★32 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.6
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
4.6.30
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jul 31, 2009
Last updated
Nov 28, 2017
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about HTML Import 2

How many websites use HTML Import 2?

HTML Import 2 is active on 5K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,080 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has HTML Import 2 been downloaded?

299,335 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 25 times. See download stats

When was HTML Import 2 last updated?

Version 2.6 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release

Is HTML Import 2 compatible with the latest WordPress?

HTML Import 2’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.

Does HTML Import 2 have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for HTML Import 2. See its security record

Is HTML Import 2 still maintained?

Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does HTML Import 2 have?

4.3 out of 5 from 32 reviews on WordPress.org. 78% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to HTML Import 2?

The plugins most like HTML Import 2, by the tags they share, are Posts in Page (10K+), One Click Demo Import (1M+) and Widget Importer & Exporter (200K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

Analyze reviews

Review stats

4.3

★★★★★

32 reviews

  • 5 stars: 25 reviews, 78%
  • 4 stars: 2 reviews, 6%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 5 reviews, 16%
Positive
84%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
16%1–2★
  • About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 5 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Estimated installs≈ 5,390
Reported installs5K+
Rating4.3
Reviews32
Total downloads299.3K
AuthorStephanie Leary
First releasedJul 31, 2009
Version2.6
Requires WP3.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedNov 28, 2017

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