OpenID Connect Generic Client vs Sidebar Login Widget

OpenID Connect Generic Client edges out Sidebar Login Widget on rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number.

Recommended by size: small/early-stage site owners who need fast install and low risk should default to OpenID Connect Generic Client; mid-market and enterprise site owners with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Sidebar Login Widget's 17-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than OpenID Connect Generic Client's broader-but-shallower coverage.

This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.

Which has better reviews, OpenID Connect Generic Client or Sidebar Login Widget?

OpenID Connect Generic Client has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 20 reviews) compared to Sidebar Login Widget (4.8★ from 17 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose OpenID Connect Generic Client or Sidebar Login Widget?

OpenID Connect Generic Client holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, OpenID Connect Generic Client or Sidebar Login Widget?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. OpenID Connect Generic Client has the deeper published review base (20 vs 17), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

OpenID Connect Generic Client typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (20 reviews). Sidebar Login Widget typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (17 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between OpenID Connect Generic Client and Sidebar Login Widget?

Migration support varies by app and category. OpenID Connect Generic Client and Sidebar Login Widget both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Sidebar Login Widget" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.