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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs FeedWordPress (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

FeedWordPress

4.2(61)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View FeedWordPress

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 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while FeedWordPress has 1.3M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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FeedWordPress4.2/5
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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FeedWordPress61
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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FeedWordPress10K+
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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FeedWordPress1.3M+
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
FeedWordPressN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
◄
FeedWordPress3 months ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
FeedWordPress2007
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
FeedWordPress19 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
FeedWordPress4.5+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
FeedWordPressfalse+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
FeedWordPressFree
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
FeedWordPress2025.1211

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

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

FeedWordPress

4.2/5(61 reviews)
5
67%
4
13%
3
3%
2
5%
1
11%

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 Reviews

by zz2008

Best free rss feed plugin for wordpress!

Looking forward to the new update that can add feed sites in groups…

by linuxhostmaster

Solid functionality

Syndication is one of those things that you half expect to be built-in, but isn’t. I looked at adding syndication many few years ago with a view to integrating Forum commentary into the WordPress s

by cogdog

A Powerful Workhorse

This is way overdue, but since 2011 I have used FeedWordPress on numerous education sites where students participate in their own blog space and the course site aggregates collectively their works, ta

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or FeedWordPress more popular?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installations while FeedWordPress has 10K+. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or FeedWordPress?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while FeedWordPress has a 4.2/5 rating from 61 reviews.
Are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) and FeedWordPress free?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is free and FeedWordPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or FeedWordPress?
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 was last updated 3 months ago.

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