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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs RSS Includes Pages (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
RSS Includes Pages

RSS Includes Pages

3.8(16)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View RSS Includes Pages

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 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while RSS Includes Pages has 211K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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RSS Includes Pages3.8/5
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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RSS Includes Pages16
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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RSS Includes Pages10K+
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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RSS Includes Pages211K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
RSS Includes PagesN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
◄
RSS Includes Pages3 months ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
RSS Includes Pages2008
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
RSS Includes Pages18 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
RSS Includes Pages5.0+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
RSS Includes Pagesfalse+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
RSS Includes PagesFree
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
RSS Includes Pages3.8

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

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

RSS Includes Pages

3.8/5(16 reviews)
5
63%
4
6%
3
6%
2
0%
1
25%

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!

RSS Includes Pages Reviews

by EntoMarket

Great Plugin – Great Customer Service!

I had an issue and posted a question. Within an hour, I had a reply and a solution. Thanks!!

by rifel

Does not work

Edit Wasnt working at once but After cleaning cache and cookies it does. Not much settings available in free version. In fact zero settings available. Even preventing articles is greyed. Does the job

by Ivcata

Good Plugin.

Good Plugin. Good Job. Thanks 🙂

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or RSS Includes Pages more popular?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installations while RSS Includes Pages has 10K+. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or RSS Includes Pages?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while RSS Includes Pages has a 3.8/5 rating from 16 reviews.
Are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) and RSS Includes Pages free?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is free and RSS Includes Pages is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or RSS Includes Pages?
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 RSS Includes Pages was last updated 3 months ago.

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