WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs Super RSS Reader – Add attractive RSS… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
100K+ active installs
Free
Super RSS Reader – Add attractive RSS…
10K+ active installs
Free
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 Super RSS Reader – Add attractive RSS… has 427K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) | Super RSS Reader – Add attractive RSS… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ► | 66 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.1M+ | ◄ | 427K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2009 | |
| Age | 17 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.5+ | 5.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 5.3+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.0.0 | 5.4 |
Rating Breakdown
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Super RSS Reader – Add attractive RSS…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) averaged approximately 324 daily downloads while Super RSS Reader – Add attractive RSS… averaged 49.
Recent Reviews
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) Reviews
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
Good Plugin
Good and simple plugin
Indispensable?
Je l’installe systématiquement depuis bien longtemps sur tous mes sites!
Super RSS Reader – Add attractive RSS… Reviews
Excellent Plugin
I have the Pro version of this plugin and it works very well indeed. I highly recommend it.
Excellent
I’ve tested all the rss plugins you can access from the WordPress site backend and SRR offered the best features and was more affordable. Customizations to your needs may take a bit if you look fo
Very slow takes minutes to load
Bought the Premium version to try ,but takes a long time to load a page.Seller agrees in a email it taking long time to load .I hope he fix this issue.
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