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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs DashPress (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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DashPress

DashPress

5(2)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
View DashPress

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 DashPress has 6.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
DashPress5/5
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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DashPress2
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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DashPress10
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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DashPress6.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
DashPressN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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DashPress5 years ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
DashPress2010
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
DashPress16 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
DashPress5.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
DashPress7.0+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
DashPressFree
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
DashPress5.0

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

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

DashPress

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!

DashPress Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or DashPress more popular?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installations while DashPress has 10. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or DashPress?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while DashPress has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) and DashPress free?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is free and DashPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or DashPress?
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 DashPress was last updated 5 years ago.

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