Hum vs WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #379, ahead of Hum at #8,614. Over the last 7 days WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) held its place and Hum slipped 16 places. WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) has the largest install base, roughly 200× the next: 100K+ active installs against 500+ for Hum. Downloads this week: WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) 1,178 and Hum 85. Ratings: Hum 5★ from 8 and WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) 5★ from 6 reviews.
| Metric | Hum | WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #8,614 ▼ 16 | #379 ▬ |
| Active installs | 500+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 85 | 1,178 |
| Rating | 5★ (8) | 5★ (6) |
| Last updated | Sep 25, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.0 | 4.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #8,536 | #369 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jan 2011 | May 2009 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
Active installs
Downloads per day
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Hum or WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)?
By active installs, WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub): 100K+ sites run it against 500+ for Hum, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Hum or WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub), at #379 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Hum at #8,614. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Hum or WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.