PuSHPress
Add WebSub (formerly known as PubSubHubbub) support to your WordPress site, with a built in hub.
Consider an alternative
PuSHPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20K+ sites, is rated 3.6/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
- Proven at scale on 20K+ active sites
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where PuSHPress stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| pubsubhubbub | #3 |
| push | >100 |
| websub | #5 |
| WordPress.com | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.6 from 5 reviews
About PuSHPress
From the official readme · v0.1.10Description
This plugin adds WebSub/PubSubHubbub ( PuSH ) support to your WordPress powered site. The main difference between this plugin and others is that it includes the hub features of PuSH, built right in. This means the updates will be sent directly from WordPress to your PuSH subscribers.
Frequently Asked Question
How is this plugin different from other PubSubHubbub plugins?
Other plugins use 3rd party hubs to relay updates out to subscribers. This plugin has a built in hub, allowing WordPress to send out the updates directly.
Is there anything to configure?
No, once the plugin is activated it takes care of the rest.
Installation
- Upload
pushpress.zipto your plugins directory ( usally/wp-content/plugins/) - Unzip the
pushpress.zipfile - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
Improved error checking
0.1.10
- Resolves notice in PHP 7.4/fatal in PHP 8.0 due to deprecation of curly-brace array notation.
0.1.9
- Update plugin header to avoid deprecated argument warnings
- Update class constructor to modern PHP
- Update readme to reflect new name for the standard (WebSub)
- Correct duplicate filter name
- Add disable_pushpress_send_ping filter to disable pings when needed
- Add X-Hub-Self headers
- Bump stable to 4.9
0.1.8
- Use wp_safe_remote_() instead of wp_remote_()
0.1.7.2
- Make sure to only output the hub information in feeds
- Bump tested value up to 3.6
0.1.7.1
- Use get_error_message() from the WP HTTP API ( Andrew Nacin )
- Bump tested value up to 3.2
0.1.7
- Fix typo during error handling (reported by John Godley)
- Improve HTTP error detection ( Andrew Nacin )
- Make sure the channel title in pings matches the channel title in the regular feed ( reported by Hugo Hallqvist )
- Normalize feed URLs ( Mike Adams )
- Make sure the WP environment has no one logged in when querying post data for pings ( Mike Adams )
For developers
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Best PuSHPress alternatives
All pubsubhubbub plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub)
A WebSub plugin for WordPress that enables real-time publishing and subscription…
|
100K+ |
| 3 |
WP Pubsubhubbub
Implements a Pubsubhubbub Real Time Publisher informing Planet Earth of your updates now…
|
100+ |
FAQ
PuSHPress: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
Is PuSHPress free?
Yes. PuSHPress is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is PuSHPress safe to use in 2026?
PuSHPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20K+ sites, is rated 3.6/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use PuSHPress?
PuSHPress is active on 20K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 380,772 times since it launched in March 2010. It was downloaded 464 times in the last 30 days.
Does PuSHPress work with WordPress 7.1?
PuSHPress is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.18, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was PuSHPress last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.10, was released on March 4, 2022 (5 years ago).
Who makes PuSHPress?
PuSHPress is developed and maintained by Joseph Scott.
What are the best alternatives to PuSHPress?
The most popular alternatives to PuSHPress are WebSub (FKA. PubSubHubbub) (100K+ installs) and WP Pubsubhubbub (100+ installs).
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