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

Feed JSON

4(4)

500 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
View Feed JSON

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 500). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while Feed JSON has 21K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Feed JSON4/5
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Feed JSON4
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Feed JSON500
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Feed JSON21K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Feed JSONN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Feed JSON9 years ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Feed JSON2011
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Feed JSON15 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Feed JSON3.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Feed JSONfalse+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Feed JSONFree
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Feed JSON1.0.10

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

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

Feed JSON

4/5(4 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
25%

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 JSON Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Feed JSON more popular?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installations while Feed JSON has 500. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Feed JSON?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Feed JSON has a 4/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) and Feed JSON free?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is free and Feed JSON is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Feed JSON?
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 JSON was last updated 9 years ago.

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