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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs Brandpoint Feed Importer (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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Brandpoint Feed Importer

Brandpoint Feed Importer

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
View Brandpoint Feed Importer

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 Brandpoint Feed Importer has 1.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Brandpoint Feed ImporterN/A
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Brandpoint Feed Importer0
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Brandpoint Feed Importer10
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Brandpoint Feed Importer1.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Brandpoint Feed ImporterN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Brandpoint Feed Importer11 years ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Brandpoint Feed Importer2015
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Brandpoint Feed Importer11 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Brandpoint Feed Importer3.6+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Brandpoint Feed Importerfalse+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Brandpoint Feed ImporterFree
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Brandpoint Feed Importer1.0

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

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

Brandpoint Feed Importer

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!

Brandpoint Feed Importer Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Brandpoint Feed Importer more popular?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installations while Brandpoint Feed Importer has 10. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Brandpoint Feed Importer?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Brandpoint Feed Importer has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) and Brandpoint Feed Importer free?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is free and Brandpoint Feed Importer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Brandpoint Feed Importer?
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 Brandpoint Feed Importer was last updated 11 years ago.

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