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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs Microformats 2 (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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Microformats 2

Microformats 2

5(2)

200 active installs

Free

Updated 8 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 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while Microformats 2 has 7.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Microformats 25/5
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Microformats 22
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Microformats 2200
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Microformats 27.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Microformats 2N/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Microformats 28 years ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Microformats 22017
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Microformats 29 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Microformats 24.7+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Microformats 2false+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Microformats 2Free
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Microformats 21.1.0

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

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

Microformats 2

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
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!

Microformats 2 Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Microformats 2 more popular?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installations while Microformats 2 has 200. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Microformats 2?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Microformats 2 has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) and Microformats 2 free?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is free and Microformats 2 is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Microformats 2?
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 Microformats 2 was last updated 8 years ago.

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