OpenID Connect Generic Client
v3.11.3by Jonathan Daggerhart · updated 8 months ago
A simple client that provides SSO or opt-in authentication against a generic OAuth2 Server implementation.
- Rank
- #1,625
- Up3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15,000
- 10K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 243.3K
- 243,286 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 21 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
OpenID Connect Generic Client at a glance
OpenID Connect Generic Client is a WordPress plugin by Jonathan Daggerhart with 10K+ active installs, the #1,625 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 635 times, 42% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews. Version 3.11.3 came out on Feb 13, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.0. It leads the 19 plugins tagged “apps”. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats16.1K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | OpenID Connect Generic Client |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 265 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 315 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 621 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 636 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 660 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 598 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 727 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 316 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 399 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 712 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 654 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 634 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 777 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 710 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 372 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 303 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 741 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 930 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 879 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 578 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 639 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 257 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 257 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 385 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 574 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 742 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 538 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 399 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 229 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 238 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15,310 · +1.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 15,310 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15,289 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15,134 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15,144 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15,147 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15,087 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15,109 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15,112 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15,090 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15,076 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15,026 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14,956 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15,037 |
Rank over time
#1,625 · up 98 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #1,625 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #1,628 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #1,651 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #1,647 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #1,652 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #1,653 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #1,656 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #1,657 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #1,657 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #1,660 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #1,664 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #1,671 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #1,675 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #1,675 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #1,723 |
Growth %
Average +0.14% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.14% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.02% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.40% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.47% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.54% |
Active installs band
10K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 10K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.1182%
- v3.1015%
- Other3.2%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★21 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.11.3
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.0
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Feb 25, 2018
- Last updated
- Feb 13, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about OpenID Connect Generic Client
How many websites use OpenID Connect Generic Client?
OpenID Connect Generic Client is active on 10K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #1,625 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has OpenID Connect Generic Client been downloaded?
243,286 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 635 times. See download stats
When was OpenID Connect Generic Client last updated?
Version 3.11.3 came out on Feb 13, 2026 (8 months ago). See every release
Is OpenID Connect Generic Client compatible with the latest WordPress?
OpenID Connect Generic Client’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.0, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does OpenID Connect Generic Client have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 2 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep OpenID Connect Generic Client up to date. See its security record
Is OpenID Connect Generic Client still maintained?
Its last release was 8 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does OpenID Connect Generic Client have?
5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to OpenID Connect Generic Client?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
21 reviews
- 5 stars: 21 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15,000 |
| Reported installs | 10K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 21 |
| Total downloads | 243.3K |
| Author | Jonathan Daggerhart |
| First released | Feb 25, 2018 |
| Version | 3.11.3 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Feb 13, 2026 |
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