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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs Social Media Downloader (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
Social Media Downloader

Social Media Downloader

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
View Social Media Downloader

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 Social Media Downloader has 1.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Social Media DownloaderN/A
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Social Media Downloader0
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Social Media Downloader10
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Social Media Downloader1.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Social Media DownloaderN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Social Media Downloader4 years ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Social Media Downloader2021
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Social Media Downloader5 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Social Media Downloader5.2+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Social Media Downloader7.2+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Social Media DownloaderFree
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Social Media Downloader1.3

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

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

Social Media Downloader

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!

Social Media Downloader Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Social Media Downloader more popular?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installations while Social Media Downloader has 10. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Social Media Downloader?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Social Media Downloader has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) and Social Media Downloader free?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is free and Social Media Downloader is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Social Media Downloader?
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 Social Media Downloader was last updated 4 years ago.

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