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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs Simple Twitter Plugin (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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Simple Twitter Plugin

Simple Twitter Plugin

5(1)

90 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
View Simple Twitter Plugin

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 90). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while Simple Twitter Plugin has 10K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Simple Twitter Plugin5/5
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Simple Twitter Plugin1
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
◄
Simple Twitter Plugin90
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Simple Twitter Plugin10K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Simple Twitter PluginN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Simple Twitter Plugin12 years ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Simple Twitter Plugin2011
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Simple Twitter Plugin15 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Simple Twitter Plugin2.8+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Simple Twitter Pluginfalse+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Simple Twitter PluginFree
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Simple Twitter Plugin1.2

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

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

Simple Twitter Plugin

5/5(1 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!

Simple Twitter Plugin Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Simple Twitter Plugin more popular?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installations while Simple Twitter Plugin has 90. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Simple Twitter Plugin?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Simple Twitter Plugin has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) and Simple Twitter Plugin free?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is free and Simple Twitter Plugin is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Simple Twitter Plugin?
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 Simple Twitter Plugin was last updated 12 years ago.

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