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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs PuSHPress (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)
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PuSHPress

PuSHPress

3.6(5)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
View PuSHPress

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 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while PuSHPress has 378K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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PuSHPress3.6/5
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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PuSHPress5
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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PuSHPress20K+
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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PuSHPress378K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
PuSHPressN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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PuSHPress4 years ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
PuSHPress2010
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
PuSHPress16 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
PuSHPress2.9+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
PuSHPressfalse+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
PuSHPressFree
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
PuSHPress0.1.10

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

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

PuSHPress

3.6/5(5 reviews)
5
60%
4
0%
3
0%
2
20%
1
20%

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!

PuSHPress Reviews

by kevincox

Works ok but needs updating to WebSub.

I am using FeedMail to provide email subscriptions to my blog and the only problem was that posts weren’t going out quickly. Add I had to do was install this and it notifies subscribers *instantly*. H

by scamartist26

Works great with Delivr.it

We are using this with the delivr.it system and it is working well.

by Anonymous User 6386592

Adds support to your blog without any configuration.

A single line is added to your RSS feed so that subscribers who use Pubsubhubbub (push RSS) can get your post immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or PuSHPress more popular?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installations while PuSHPress has 20K+. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or PuSHPress?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while PuSHPress has a 3.6/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) and PuSHPress free?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is free and PuSHPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or PuSHPress?
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 PuSHPress was last updated 4 years ago.

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