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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs RSS License (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
RSS License

RSS License

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 16 years ago
View RSS License

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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while RSS License has 3.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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RSS LicenseN/A
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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RSS License0
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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RSS License10
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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RSS License3.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
RSS LicenseN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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RSS License16 years ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
RSS License2010
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
RSS License16 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
RSS License2.0.11+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
RSS Licensefalse+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
RSS LicenseFree
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
RSS License0.1

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

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

RSS License

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!

RSS License Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or RSS License more popular?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installations while RSS License has 10. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or RSS License?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while RSS License has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) and RSS License free?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is free and RSS License is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or RSS License?
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 RSS License was last updated 16 years ago.

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