MyOpenID
MyOpenID plugin allows you to use your blog as your OpenID identity by delegating it to an external provider such as Symantec PIP or claimID.
Consider an alternative
MyOpenID shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.7 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where MyOpenID stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| claimid | #1 |
| myopenid | #3 |
| OpenID | >100 |
| pip | #34 |
| symantec | #3 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About MyOpenID
From the official readme · v0.4Description
MyOpenID plugin allows you to use your blog as your OpenID identity by delegating it to an external provider such as Symantec PIP or claimID.
Installation
- Upload
myopenid.zipto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Unzip the archive
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Update the settings
Changelog
10/04/2013 Version 0.4
- [feature] Added support for Symantec PIP.
- [cleanup] Removed myVidoop and myOpenID, which went out of business.
01/20/2009 Version 0.3
- [cleanup] Minor
readme.txtcleanup
01/20/2009 Version 0.2
- [feature] Added support for myVidoop
- [feature] Added support for claimID
- [bug] Fixed incorrect prompt to update settings
- [security] Added checks for proper permissions
- [security] Implemented nonce check during form post
01/15/2009 Version 0.1
- First release. Yay!
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FAQ
MyOpenID: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is MyOpenID free?
Yes. MyOpenID is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is MyOpenID safe to use in 2026?
MyOpenID shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use MyOpenID?
MyOpenID is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,563 times since it launched in January 2009. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.
Does MyOpenID work with WordPress 7.1?
MyOpenID is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was MyOpenID last updated?
The latest version, 0.4, was released on October 4, 2013 (13 years ago).
Who makes MyOpenID?
MyOpenID is developed and maintained by Nikolay Kolev.
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