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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) vs WP Telegram Widget and Join Link (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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WP Telegram Widget and Join Link

WP Telegram Widget and Join Link

4.9(31)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View WP Telegram Widget and Join Link

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 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while WP Telegram Widget and Join Link has 178K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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WP Telegram Widget and Join Link4.9/5
Total Reviews
6WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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WP Telegram Widget and Join Link31
Active Installs
100K+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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WP Telegram Widget and Join Link4.0K+
Total Downloads
2.1M+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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WP Telegram Widget and Join Link178K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
WP Telegram Widget and Join LinkN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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WP Telegram Widget and Join Link1 month ago
First Released
2009WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
WP Telegram Widget and Join Link2018
Age
17 yearsWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
WP Telegram Widget and Join Link8 years
WP Requires
4.5+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
WP Telegram Widget and Join Link6.6+
PHP Requires
7.2+WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
WP Telegram Widget and Join Link8.0+
Business Model
FreeWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
WP Telegram Widget and Join LinkFree
Latest Version
4.0.0WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
WP Telegram Widget and Join Link2.2.15

Rating Breakdown

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

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

WP Telegram Widget and Join Link

4.9/5(31 reviews)
5
97%
4
0%
3
3%
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!

WP Telegram Widget and Join Link Reviews

by Becki Beckmann

Awesome support

Great plugin and awesome support finding a bug with lower case letters on the username.What else could you ask for. Definitely 5 stars!

by vkarta

Продукты WP Telegram это круто!

Мне очень нравятся продукты WP Telegram от этих ребят. Давно пользуюсь плагином WP Telegram Pro. А теперь буду так же пользоваться плагином для виджетовВсем огромное спасибо за быструю и качественную

by Settembre

Simply amazing

I was looking for a free solution to publish Telegram posts and I found this plugin.2 minutes to set everything up and it works like a charm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or WP Telegram Widget and Join Link more popular?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installations while WP Telegram Widget and Join Link has 4.0K+. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or WP Telegram Widget and Join Link?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while WP Telegram Widget and Join Link has a 4.9/5 rating from 31 reviews.
Are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) and WP Telegram Widget and Join Link free?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is free and WP Telegram Widget and Join Link is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) or WP Telegram Widget and Join Link?
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 WP Telegram Widget and Join Link was last updated 1 month ago.

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