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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs Kau-Boy's Comment Notification (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
Kau-Boy's Comment Notification

Kau-Boy's Comment Notification

0(0)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
View Kau-Boy's Comment Notification

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 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while Kau-Boy's Comment Notification has 6.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Kau-Boy's Comment NotificationN/A
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Kau-Boy's Comment Notification0
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Kau-Boy's Comment Notification30
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Kau-Boy's Comment Notification6.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Kau-Boy's Comment NotificationN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Kau-Boy's Comment Notification13 years ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Kau-Boy's Comment Notification2009
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Kau-Boy's Comment Notification17 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Kau-Boy's Comment Notification2.7+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Kau-Boy's Comment Notificationfalse+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Kau-Boy's Comment NotificationFree
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Kau-Boy's Comment Notification1.3.1

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

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

Kau-Boy's Comment Notification

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!

Kau-Boy's Comment Notification Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Kau-Boy's Comment Notification more popular?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installations while Kau-Boy's Comment Notification has 30. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Kau-Boy's Comment Notification?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Kau-Boy's Comment Notification has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) and Kau-Boy's Comment Notification free?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is free and Kau-Boy's Comment Notification is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Kau-Boy's Comment Notification?
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 Kau-Boy's Comment Notification was last updated 13 years ago.

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