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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs Podlove Subscribe button (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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Podlove Subscribe button

Podlove Subscribe button

5(2)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 months ago
View Podlove Subscribe button

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 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while Podlove Subscribe button has 61K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Podlove Subscribe button5/5
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Podlove Subscribe button2
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Podlove Subscribe button2.0K+
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Podlove Subscribe button61K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Podlove Subscribe buttonN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Podlove Subscribe button5 months ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Podlove Subscribe button2015
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Podlove Subscribe button11 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Podlove Subscribe button3.5.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Podlove Subscribe button5.3+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Podlove Subscribe buttonFree
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Podlove Subscribe button1.3.12

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

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

Podlove Subscribe button

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
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!

Podlove Subscribe button Reviews

by venan39

works fine

great plugin, very good work!

by Bradford243

Thanks!

UPDATE^2: Okay, this is definitely a helpful plugin. Before this app, I was having trouble with it taking too many clicks to get to subscribe on iTunes; and trying to subscribe on Android was just a m

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Podlove Subscribe button more popular?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installations while Podlove Subscribe button has 2.0K+. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Podlove Subscribe button?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Podlove Subscribe button has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) and Podlove Subscribe button free?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is free and Podlove Subscribe button is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Podlove Subscribe button?
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 Podlove Subscribe button was last updated 5 months ago.

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