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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs Newsmax InStream Ads (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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Newsmax InStream Ads

Newsmax InStream Ads

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
View Newsmax InStream Ads

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 Newsmax InStream Ads has 1.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Newsmax InStream AdsN/A
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Newsmax InStream Ads0
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Newsmax InStream Ads10
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Newsmax InStream Ads1.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Newsmax InStream AdsN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Newsmax InStream Ads9 years ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Newsmax InStream Ads2015
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Newsmax InStream Ads11 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Newsmax InStream Ads3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Newsmax InStream Adsfalse+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Newsmax InStream AdsFree
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Newsmax InStream Ads1.1

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

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

Newsmax InStream Ads

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!

Newsmax InStream Ads Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Newsmax InStream Ads more popular?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installations while Newsmax InStream Ads has 10. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Newsmax InStream Ads?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Newsmax InStream Ads has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) and Newsmax InStream Ads free?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is free and Newsmax InStream Ads is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Newsmax InStream Ads?
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 Newsmax InStream Ads was last updated 9 years ago.

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