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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs mPress Custom Feed Excerpts (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
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mPress Custom Feed Excerpts

mPress Custom Feed Excerpts

5(3)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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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 mPress Custom Feed Excerpts has 7.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
mPress Custom Feed Excerpts5/5
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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mPress Custom Feed Excerpts3
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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mPress Custom Feed Excerpts100
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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mPress Custom Feed Excerpts7.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
mPress Custom Feed ExcerptsN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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mPress Custom Feed Excerpts8 years ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
mPress Custom Feed Excerpts2012
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
mPress Custom Feed Excerpts14 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
mPress Custom Feed Excerpts3.9+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
mPress Custom Feed Excerptsfalse+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
mPress Custom Feed ExcerptsFree
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
mPress Custom Feed Excerpts1.1

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

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

mPress Custom Feed Excerpts

5/5(3 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!

mPress Custom Feed Excerpts Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or mPress Custom Feed Excerpts more popular?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installations while mPress Custom Feed Excerpts has 100. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or mPress Custom Feed Excerpts?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while mPress Custom Feed Excerpts has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) and mPress Custom Feed Excerpts free?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is free and mPress Custom Feed Excerpts is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or mPress Custom Feed Excerpts?
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 mPress Custom Feed Excerpts was last updated 8 years ago.

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