WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs Private WP suite (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
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 80). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while Private WP suite has 7.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) | Private WP suite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 80 |
| Total Downloads | 2.1M+ | ◄ | 7.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 15 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2010 | |
| Age | 17 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.5+ | 2.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.0.0 | 0.4.1 |
Rating Breakdown
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Private WP suite
Download Trends
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!
Private WP suite Reviews
No reviews yet
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