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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs Epicwin Plugin (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)
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Epicwin Plugin

Epicwin Plugin

3(2)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 14 years ago
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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 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while Epicwin Plugin has 12K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Epicwin Plugin3/5
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Epicwin Plugin2
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Epicwin Plugin100
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Epicwin Plugin12K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Epicwin PluginN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Epicwin Plugin14 years ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Epicwin Plugin2010
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Epicwin Plugin16 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Epicwin Plugin2.9+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Epicwin Pluginfalse+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Epicwin PluginFree
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Epicwin Plugin1.5

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

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

Epicwin Plugin

3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%

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!

Epicwin Plugin Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Epicwin Plugin more popular?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installations while Epicwin Plugin has 100. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Epicwin Plugin?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Epicwin Plugin has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) and Epicwin Plugin free?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is free and Epicwin Plugin is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Epicwin Plugin?
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 Epicwin Plugin was last updated 14 years ago.

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