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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs Timeline Twitter Feed (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
Timeline Twitter Feed

Timeline Twitter Feed

3.5(2)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
View Timeline Twitter Feed

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 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while Timeline Twitter Feed has 14K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Timeline Twitter Feed3.5/5
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Timeline Twitter Feed2
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Timeline Twitter Feed100
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Timeline Twitter Feed14K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Timeline Twitter FeedN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Timeline Twitter Feed10 years ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Timeline Twitter Feed2014
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Timeline Twitter Feed12 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Timeline Twitter Feed3.5+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Timeline Twitter Feedfalse+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Timeline Twitter FeedFree
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Timeline Twitter Feed1.3

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

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

Timeline Twitter Feed

3.5/5(2 reviews)
5
0%
4
50%
3
50%
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!

Timeline Twitter Feed Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Timeline Twitter Feed more popular?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installations while Timeline Twitter Feed has 100. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Timeline Twitter Feed?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Timeline Twitter Feed has a 3.5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) and Timeline Twitter Feed free?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is free and Timeline Twitter Feed is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Timeline Twitter Feed?
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 Timeline Twitter Feed was last updated 10 years ago.

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