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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs iCal for WP Calendar (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
iCal for WP Calendar

iCal for WP Calendar

1(1)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
View iCal for WP Calendar

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 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while iCal for WP Calendar has 46K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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iCal for WP Calendar1/5
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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iCal for WP Calendar1
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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iCal for WP Calendar30
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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iCal for WP Calendar46K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
iCal for WP CalendarN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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iCal for WP Calendar9 years ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
iCal for WP Calendar2011
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
iCal for WP Calendar15 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
iCal for WP Calendar3.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
iCal for WP Calendarfalse+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
iCal for WP CalendarFree
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
iCal for WP Calendar1.5.1

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

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

iCal for WP Calendar

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

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!

iCal for WP Calendar Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or iCal for WP Calendar more popular?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installations while iCal for WP Calendar has 30. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or iCal for WP Calendar?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while iCal for WP Calendar has a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) and iCal for WP Calendar free?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is free and iCal for WP Calendar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or iCal for WP Calendar?
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 iCal for WP Calendar was last updated 9 years ago.

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