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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs Subscription Form for Feedblitz (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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Subscription Form for Feedblitz

Subscription Form for Feedblitz

4.2(5)

70 active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
View Subscription Form for Feedblitz

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 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while Subscription Form for Feedblitz has 6.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Subscription Form for Feedblitz4.2/5
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Subscription Form for Feedblitz5
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Subscription Form for Feedblitz70
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Subscription Form for Feedblitz6.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Subscription Form for FeedblitzN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Subscription Form for Feedblitz7 years ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Subscription Form for Feedblitz2013
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Subscription Form for Feedblitz13 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Subscription Form for Feedblitz4.7+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Subscription Form for Feedblitzfalse+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Subscription Form for FeedblitzFree
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Subscription Form for Feedblitz1.0.9

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

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

Subscription Form for Feedblitz

4.2/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
20%

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!

Subscription Form for Feedblitz Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Subscription Form for Feedblitz more popular?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installations while Subscription Form for Feedblitz has 70. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Subscription Form for Feedblitz?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Subscription Form for Feedblitz has a 4.2/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) and Subscription Form for Feedblitz free?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is free and Subscription Form for Feedblitz is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Subscription Form for Feedblitz?
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 Subscription Form for Feedblitz was last updated 7 years ago.

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