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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs Recent Shots Widget (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
Recent Shots Widget

Recent Shots Widget

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Recent Shots Widget

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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while Recent Shots Widget has 1.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Recent Shots WidgetN/A
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Recent Shots Widget0
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Recent Shots Widget0
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Recent Shots Widget1.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Recent Shots WidgetN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Recent Shots Widget8 years ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Recent Shots Widget2017
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Recent Shots Widget9 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Recent Shots Widget3.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Recent Shots Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Recent Shots WidgetFree
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Recent Shots Widget1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

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

Recent Shots Widget

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!

Recent Shots Widget Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Recent Shots Widget more popular?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installations while Recent Shots Widget has 0. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Recent Shots Widget?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Recent Shots Widget has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) and Recent Shots Widget free?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is free and Recent Shots Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Recent Shots Widget?
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 Recent Shots Widget was last updated 8 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.