WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs Feed Delay (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
Feed Delay

Feed Delay

3(1)

40 active installs

Free

Updated 16 years ago
View Feed Delay

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 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while Feed Delay has 4.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Feed Delay3/5
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Feed Delay1
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Feed Delay40
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Feed Delay4.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Feed DelayN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Feed Delay16 years ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Feed Delay2010
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Feed Delay16 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Feed Delay2.8+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Feed Delayfalse+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Feed DelayFree
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Feed Delay0.5

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

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

Feed Delay

3/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
100%
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!

Feed Delay Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Feed Delay more popular?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installations while Feed Delay has 40. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Feed Delay?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Feed Delay has a 3/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) and Feed Delay free?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is free and Feed Delay is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Feed Delay?
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 Feed Delay was last updated 16 years ago.

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