WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs Upcoming Events Lists (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
100K+ active installs
Free
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 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while Upcoming Events Lists has 42K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) | Upcoming Events Lists | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 6 | 6 | |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.1M+ | ◄ | 42K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2014 | |
| Age | 17 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.5+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.0.0 | 1.4.0 |
Rating Breakdown
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Upcoming Events Lists
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) averaged approximately 324 daily downloads while Upcoming Events Lists averaged 5.
Recent Reviews
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) Reviews
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
Good Plugin
Good and simple plugin
Indispensable?
Je l’installe systématiquement depuis bien longtemps sur tous mes sites!
Upcoming Events Lists Reviews
Great plugin!
Simple and best event plugin. Easy to use. Thanks bro!
this is All in one calendar by Tim.ly with less functionality
I noticed that after installing it shows up as Event plugin in dashboard. When you try to create an event it shows up the title All in one events . If you have installed All in one events by Timely, t
Frensh translation
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