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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs FeedWordPress Link Soruce (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
FeedWordPress Link Soruce

FeedWordPress Link Soruce

2.6(5)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
View FeedWordPress Link Soruce

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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while FeedWordPress Link Soruce has 3.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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FeedWordPress Link Soruce2.6/5
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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FeedWordPress Link Soruce5
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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FeedWordPress Link Soruce10
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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FeedWordPress Link Soruce3.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
FeedWordPress Link SoruceN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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FeedWordPress Link Soruce13 years ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
FeedWordPress Link Soruce2013
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
FeedWordPress Link Soruce13 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
FeedWordPress Link Soruce3.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
FeedWordPress Link Sorucefalse+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
FeedWordPress Link SoruceFree
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
FeedWordPress Link Soruce0.1

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

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

FeedWordPress Link Soruce

2.6/5(5 reviews)
5
20%
4
20%
3
0%
2
20%
1
40%

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!

FeedWordPress Link Soruce Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or FeedWordPress Link Soruce more popular?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installations while FeedWordPress Link Soruce has 10. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or FeedWordPress Link Soruce?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while FeedWordPress Link Soruce has a 2.6/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) and FeedWordPress Link Soruce free?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is free and FeedWordPress Link Soruce is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or FeedWordPress Link Soruce?
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 FeedWordPress Link Soruce was last updated 13 years ago.

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