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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs Avatars for Comment Feeds (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

5(6)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
VS
Avatars for Comment Feeds

Avatars for Comment Feeds

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 17 years ago
View Avatars for Comment Feeds

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while Avatars for Comment Feeds has 6.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Avatars for Comment FeedsN/A
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Avatars for Comment Feeds0
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Avatars for Comment Feeds10
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Avatars for Comment Feeds6.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Avatars for Comment FeedsN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Avatars for Comment Feeds17 years ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Avatars for Comment Feeds2008
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Avatars for Comment Feeds18 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Avatars for Comment Feeds2.6+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Avatars for Comment Feedsfalse+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Avatars for Comment FeedsFree
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Avatars for Comment Feeds1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Avatars for Comment Feeds

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) Reviews

by totalgaz

Works No Problems

Just learnt more on the benefits of using WebSub a.k.a PubSubHubbub and love that this plugin did the necessary code to the feed instantly. I can see it worked as a newly published blog was discovered

by upgradeorid

Good Plugin

Good and simple plugin

by dmsr

Indispensable?

Je l’installe systématiquement depuis bien longtemps sur tous mes sites!

Avatars for Comment Feeds Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Avatars for Comment Feeds more popular?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installations while Avatars for Comment Feeds has 10. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Avatars for Comment Feeds?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Avatars for Comment Feeds has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) and Avatars for Comment Feeds free?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is free and Avatars for Comment Feeds is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Avatars for Comment Feeds?
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?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) was last updated 2 months ago and Avatars for Comment Feeds was last updated 17 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.