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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs Random Feeds (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
Random Feeds

Random Feeds

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 15 years ago
View Random Feeds

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 Random Feeds has 1.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Random FeedsN/A
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Random Feeds0
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Random Feeds10
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Random Feeds1.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Random FeedsN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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Random Feeds15 years ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Random Feeds2010
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Random Feeds16 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Random Feeds2.3+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Random Feedsfalse+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Random FeedsFree
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Random Feeds0.1

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

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

Random Feeds

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!

Random Feeds Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Random Feeds more popular?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installations while Random Feeds has 10. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Random Feeds?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Random Feeds has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) and Random Feeds free?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is free and Random Feeds is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or Random Feeds?
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 Random Feeds was last updated 15 years ago.

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