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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs Virtuaria – Google Shopping (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
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Virtuaria – Google Shopping

Virtuaria – Google Shopping

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while Virtuaria – Google Shopping has 963.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Virtuaria – Google ShoppingN/A
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Virtuaria – Google Shopping0
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Virtuaria – Google Shopping0
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Virtuaria – Google Shopping963
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Virtuaria – Google ShoppingN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Virtuaria – Google Shopping2 years ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Virtuaria – Google Shopping2022
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Virtuaria – Google Shopping4 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Virtuaria – Google Shopping4.7+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Virtuaria – Google Shopping7.4+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Virtuaria – Google ShoppingFree
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Virtuaria – Google Shopping1.0.7

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

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

Virtuaria – Google Shopping

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!

Virtuaria – Google Shopping Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Virtuaria – Google Shopping more popular?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installations while Virtuaria – Google Shopping has 0. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Virtuaria – Google Shopping?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Virtuaria – Google Shopping has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) and Virtuaria – Google Shopping free?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is free and Virtuaria – Google Shopping is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Virtuaria – Google Shopping?
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 Virtuaria – Google Shopping was last updated 2 years ago.

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