OpenID Connect Generic Client vs WP OAuth Server ( Login with WordPress ) (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
OpenID Connect Generic Client
10K+ active installs
Free
WP OAuth Server ( Login with WordPress )
900 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, OpenID Connect Generic Client has a higher user rating (5/5 from 20 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 900). Both are free WordPress plugins. OpenID Connect Generic Client has accumulated 181K+ total downloads while WP OAuth Server ( Login with WordPress ) has 51K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | OpenID Connect Generic Client | WP OAuth Server ( Login with WordPress ) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 20 | ► | 40 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 900 |
| Total Downloads | 181K+ | ◄ | 51K+ |
| Support Resolution | 50% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2017 | |
| Age | 8 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 4.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.11.3 | 6.1.3 |
Rating Breakdown
OpenID Connect Generic Client
WP OAuth Server ( Login with WordPress )
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
OpenID Connect Generic Client Reviews
Excellent plugin and outstanding developer support
I’m using this OpenID Connect Generic Client plugin to integrate WordPress with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), and it works exactly as expected. During my setup I encountered a JWT validation issue
Great Plugin!
We have been using the plugin for several years. It’s without frills and works absolutely reliably. Many thanks!
It just works!
As simple as it needs to be with no added cruft. Easy to configure and use.
WP OAuth Server ( Login with WordPress ) Reviews
No reviews yet
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