Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) currently ranks #378 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #369, first reached on Aug 24, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 216 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 14% versus the month before (251/day).
- The latest release, v4.0.1, shipped on Aug 21, 2026 (56 days ago) — release #35 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #378 |
| 2026-09-30 | #379 |
| 2026-08-31 | #372 |
| 2026-07-31 | #370 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 100,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 216 |
| 2026-09-30 | 369 |
| 2026-08-31 | 229 |
| 2026-07-31 | 329 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | joshfraz |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.0.1 |
| Versions released | 35 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-21 |
| Added to directory | 2009-05-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
A WebSub plugin for WordPress that enables real-time publishing and subscription capabilities.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)?
As of October 16, 2026, WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) ranks #378 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #369.
When was WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) last updated?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) was last updated on August 21, 2026 (version 4.0.1). It has shipped 35 releases in total.
Who makes WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)?
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) is developed by joshfraz. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2009.
