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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs Social Wall Widget (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
Social Wall Widget

Social Wall Widget

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
View Social Wall Widget

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 Social Wall Widget has 1.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Social Wall WidgetN/A
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Social Wall Widget0
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Social Wall Widget10
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Social Wall Widget1.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Social Wall WidgetN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Social Wall Widget10 years ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Social Wall Widget2015
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Social Wall Widget11 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Social Wall Widget3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Social Wall Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Social Wall WidgetFree
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Social Wall Widget1.1

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

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

Social Wall Widget

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!

Social Wall Widget Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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