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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs Stealth Publish (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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Stealth Publish

Stealth Publish

5(11)

900 active installs

Free

Updated 9 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 900). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while Stealth Publish has 30K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Stealth Publish5/5
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
►
Stealth Publish11
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Stealth Publish900
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Stealth Publish30K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Stealth PublishN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Stealth Publish9 years ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Stealth Publish2010
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Stealth Publish16 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Stealth Publish3.6+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Stealth Publishfalse+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Stealth PublishFree
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Stealth Publish2.6

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

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

Stealth Publish

5/5(11 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!

Stealth Publish Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Stealth Publish more popular?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installations while Stealth Publish has 900. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Stealth Publish?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Stealth Publish has a 5/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) and Stealth Publish free?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is free and Stealth Publish is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Stealth Publish?
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 Stealth Publish was last updated 9 years ago.

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