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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

v4.0.1

by joshfraz · updated 2 months ago

A WebSub plugin for WordPress that enables real-time publishing and subscription capabilities.

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Rank
#386
No change0 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 140,000
100K+ reported · Low
Total downloads
2.2M
2,169,275 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
6 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -1.9% (30d)·Toward 90K+ · ETA ~19mo

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) at a glance

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is a WordPress plugin by joshfraz with 100K+ active installs, the #386 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 272 times, 2% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 4.0.1 came out on Aug 21, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 401 plugins tagged “feed”. It was first released in 2009.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

11.1K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.01K2KOct 10Oct 15Oct 20Oct 25Oct 29Nov 3Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateWebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Nov 8, 2026173
Nov 7, 2026163
Nov 6, 2026276
Nov 5, 2026287
Nov 4, 2026270
Nov 3, 2026188
Nov 2, 2026243
Nov 1, 2026217
Oct 31, 2026167
Oct 30, 2026274
Oct 29, 2026334
Oct 28, 2026530
Oct 27, 2026401
Oct 26, 2026534
Oct 25, 2026314
Oct 24, 2026457
Oct 23, 2026898
Oct 22, 20262,004
Oct 21, 20261,482
Oct 20, 2026230
Oct 19, 2026225
Oct 18, 2026126
Oct 17, 2026118
Oct 16, 2026173
Oct 15, 2026216
Oct 14, 2026154
Oct 13, 2026199
Oct 12, 2026192
Oct 11, 2026125
Oct 10, 2026160

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 136,267 · -2.1% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.136K137K138K139KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 2026136,267
Nov 8, 2026136,063
Nov 7, 2026136,056
Nov 5, 2026136,643
Nov 4, 2026136,502
Nov 3, 2026136,516
Nov 2, 2026136,954
Nov 1, 2026136,886
Oct 31, 2026137,436
Oct 30, 2026137,475
Oct 29, 2026138,062
Oct 28, 2026138,472
Oct 27, 2026139,145

Rank over time

#386 · down 8 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 15 days across 1 series.#380#385Oct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#386
Nov 8, 2026#386
Nov 7, 2026#386
Nov 6, 2026#385
Nov 5, 2026#385
Nov 4, 2026#386
Nov 3, 2026#386
Nov 2, 2026#384
Nov 1, 2026#385
Oct 31, 2026#383
Oct 30, 2026#383
Oct 29, 2026#381
Oct 28, 2026#380
Oct 27, 2026#380
Oct 16, 2026#378

Growth %

Average -0.16% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-0.5%0%0.5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026+0.15%
Nov 8, 2026+0.01%
Nov 7, 2026-0.21%
Nov 5, 2026+0.10%
Nov 4, 2026-0.01%
Nov 3, 2026-0.32%
Nov 2, 2026+0.05%
Nov 1, 2026-0.40%
Oct 31, 2026-0.03%
Oct 30, 2026-0.42%
Oct 29, 2026-0.30%
Oct 28, 2026-0.48%

Active installs band

100K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 15 days across 1 series.95K100K105KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026100K+
Nov 8, 2026100K+
Nov 7, 2026100K+
Nov 6, 2026100K+
Nov 5, 2026100K+
Nov 4, 2026100K+
Nov 3, 2026100K+
Nov 2, 2026100K+
Nov 1, 2026100K+
Oct 31, 2026100K+
Oct 30, 2026100K+
Oct 29, 2026100K+
Oct 28, 2026100K+
Oct 27, 2026100K+
Oct 16, 2026100K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #380 → #385Downloads -35.7%
    • Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v4.060%
  • v3.215%
  • v3.111%
  • v3.011%
  • Other3.0%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
4.0.1
Requires WordPress
4.5
Tested up to
7.1.4
Requires PHP
7.4
First released
May 15, 2009
Last updated
Aug 21, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)

How many websites use WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)?

WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is active on 100K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #386 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) been downloaded?

2,169,275 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 272 times. See download stats

When was WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) last updated?

Version 4.0.1 came out on Aug 21, 2026 (2 months ago). See every release

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) compatible with the latest WordPress?

Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.

Does WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) have known security vulnerabilities?

None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) up to date. See its security record

Is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) have?

5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)?

The plugins most like WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub), by the tags they share, are PuSHPress (20K+).

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

6 reviews

  • 5 stars: 6 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★

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WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Estimated installs≈ 140,000
Reported installs100K+
Rating5.0
Reviews6
Total downloads2.2M
Authorjoshfraz
First releasedMay 15, 2009
Version4.0.1
Requires WP4.5
Requires PHP7.4
Last updatedAug 21, 2026

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