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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs WP-API JSON 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
WP-API JSON Feed

WP-API JSON Feed

0(0)

40 active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View WP-API JSON 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 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while WP-API JSON Feed has 4.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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WP-API JSON FeedN/A
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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WP-API JSON Feed0
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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WP-API JSON Feed40
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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WP-API JSON Feed4.3K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
WP-API JSON FeedN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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WP-API JSON Feed4 months ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
WP-API JSON Feed2017
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
WP-API JSON Feed9 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
WP-API JSON Feed5.4+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
WP-API JSON Feed5.6+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
WP-API JSON FeedFree
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
WP-API JSON Feed1.1.0

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

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

WP-API JSON Feed

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!

WP-API JSON Feed Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or WP-API JSON Feed more popular?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installations while WP-API JSON Feed has 40. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or WP-API JSON Feed?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while WP-API JSON Feed has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) and WP-API JSON Feed free?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is free and WP-API JSON Feed is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or WP-API JSON 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 WP-API JSON Feed was last updated 4 months ago.

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