HTML Import 2
v2.6by 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
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.
Downloads over time
Download stats586 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | HTML Import 2 |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 21 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 5,388 · -0.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 5,388 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5,388 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5,396 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5,396 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5,390 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5,382 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5,391 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5,384 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5,394 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5,392 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5,395 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5,399 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5,402 |
Rank over time
#3,080 · up 1 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily 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
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
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
- …
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 reviewsReview 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 5,390 |
| Reported installs | 5K+ |
| Rating | 4.3 |
| Reviews | 32 |
| Total downloads | 299.3K |
| Author | Stephanie Leary |
| First released | Jul 31, 2009 |
| Version | 2.6 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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