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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs JSON feed (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
JSON feed

JSON feed

0(0)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 16 years ago
View JSON feed

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 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while JSON feed has 16K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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JSON feedN/A
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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JSON feed0
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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JSON feed100
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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JSON feed16K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
JSON feedN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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JSON feed16 years ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
JSON feed2009
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
JSON feed17 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
JSON feed2.7.1+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
JSON feedfalse+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
JSON feedFree
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
JSON feed1.3

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

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

JSON feed

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!

JSON feed Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or JSON feed more popular?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installations while JSON feed has 100. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or JSON feed?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while JSON feed has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) and JSON feed free?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is free and JSON feed is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or JSON feed?
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 JSON feed was last updated 16 years ago.

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