WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs Podcast Importer SecondLine (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
100K+ active installs
Free
Podcast Importer SecondLine
4.0K+ active installs
Free
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 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while Podcast Importer SecondLine has 158K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) | Podcast Importer SecondLine | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ► | 13 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 4.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.1M+ | ◄ | 158K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 0% | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2019 | |
| Age | 17 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.5+ | 4.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.1+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.0.0 | 1.5.6 |
Rating Breakdown
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Podcast Importer SecondLine
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) averaged approximately 324 daily downloads while Podcast Importer SecondLine averaged 50.
Recent Reviews
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) Reviews
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
Good Plugin
Good and simple plugin
Indispensable?
Je l’installe systématiquement depuis bien longtemps sur tous mes sites!
Podcast Importer SecondLine Reviews
Seriously underrated – brilliant plugin
Having a bit of a challenge to add existing Podcasts from Podbean to a new website I was pretty much at a loss on the best way to do it.This plugin is awesome, imported everything perfectly and with a
Works like a charm for Apple Podcast
Great plugin.. did what major podcast plugins could not. Imported all images from Apple Podcast and automatically assigned featured image.
Perfect for Importing Podcasts to WP (w/ amazing support)
If you want to import your podcasts automatically this is the perfect plugin. The customer support is amazing as well, even for the free version. Support good plugins or they go away, people!
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