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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs SharedItems2WP (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)
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SharedItems2WP

SharedItems2WP

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 16 years ago
View SharedItems2WP

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 SharedItems2WP has 2.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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SharedItems2WPN/A
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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SharedItems2WP0
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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SharedItems2WP10
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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SharedItems2WP2.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
SharedItems2WPN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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SharedItems2WP16 years ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
SharedItems2WP2009
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
SharedItems2WP17 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
SharedItems2WP2.8+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
SharedItems2WPfalse+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
SharedItems2WPFree
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
SharedItems2WP2.0.4

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

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

SharedItems2WP

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!

SharedItems2WP Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or SharedItems2WP more popular?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installations while SharedItems2WP has 10. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or SharedItems2WP?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while SharedItems2WP has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) and SharedItems2WP free?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is free and SharedItems2WP is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or SharedItems2WP?
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 SharedItems2WP was last updated 16 years ago.

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