OpenID Connect Generic Client vs WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost)
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
WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #425, ahead of OpenID Connect Generic Client at #1,723. Over the last 7 days WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) slipped 23 places and OpenID Connect Generic Client climbed 12 places. WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 100K+ active installs against 10K+ for OpenID Connect Generic Client. Downloads this week: WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) 5,061 and OpenID Connect Generic Client 3,241. Ratings: OpenID Connect Generic Client 5★ from 21 and WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) 4.5★ from 372 reviews.
| Metric | OpenID Connect Generic Client | WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,723 ▲ 12 | #425 ▼ 23 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 3,241 | 5,061 |
| Rating | 5★ (21) | 4.5★ (372) |
| Last updated | Feb 13, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.11.3 | 7.0.13 |
| Best rank on record | #1,723 | #402 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2018 | Jul 2016 |
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
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, OpenID Connect Generic Client or WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost)?
By active installs, WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost): 100K+ sites run it against 10K+ for OpenID Connect Generic Client, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, OpenID Connect Generic Client or WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost)?
WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost), at #425 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with OpenID Connect Generic Client at #1,723. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are OpenID Connect Generic Client or WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) 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.