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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs Slash Comments (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
Slash Comments

Slash Comments

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
View Slash Comments

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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while Slash Comments has 2.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Slash CommentsN/A
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Slash Comments0
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Slash Comments10
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Slash Comments2.8K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Slash CommentsN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Slash Comments13 years ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Slash Comments2007
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Slash Comments19 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Slash Commentsfalse+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Slash Commentsfalse+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Slash CommentsFree
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Slash Comments2.0

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

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

Slash Comments

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!

Slash Comments Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Slash Comments more popular?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installations while Slash Comments has 10. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Slash Comments?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Slash Comments has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) and Slash Comments free?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is free and Slash Comments is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Slash Comments?
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 Slash Comments was last updated 13 years ago.

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