WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is a free WordPress plugin by joshfraz with 100K+ active installs, ranked #386 among the most popular WordPress plugins today. It is rated 5/5 from 6 reviews and has been downloaded 2.2M times. The latest version 4.0.1 was released on August 21, 2026.
Highlights
- Ranks in the top 93% of all tracked plugins.
- Best position recorded: #384.
- Last updated 2 months ago.
- Next install milestone: next 200K+.
Trend explorer
Monthly readings
| Month | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | #386 | ▼ 1 |
| October 2026 | #385 | — |
Monthly readings
| Month | Installs | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 100K | — |
| October 2026 | 100K | — |
Websites using WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
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⌕Details
- Author
- joshfraz
- Version
- 4.0.1
- Last updated
- August 21, 2026
- Added
- May 15, 2009
- Requires WordPress
- 4.5
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First tracked
- October 31, 2026
Description
A WebSub plugin for WordPress that enables real-time publishing and subscription capabilities.
FAQ
How many sites use WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has 100K+ active installs according to WordPress.org.
How popular is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)?
It is currently ranked #386 among tracked plugins, with a peak of #384.
When was WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) last updated?
The latest version (4.0.1) was released on August 21, 2026.
Who develops WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is developed by joshfraz.
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