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WordPress REST API Disabled: Broken vs. Blocked on Purpose

September 21, 2026 by Etienne Basson
WordPress REST API Disabled: Broken vs. Blocked on Purpose

If the WordPress REST API is disabled, it’s either broken and you didn’t do it, or you’re trying to lock it down on purpose. The fix is different for each. Here’s how to tell which one you’re dealing with.

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    WordPress REST API Disabled: Broken vs. Blocked on PurposeSeptember 21, 2026
    If the WordPress REST API is disabled, it's either broken and you didn't do it, or you're trying to lock it down on purpose. The fix is different for each. Here's how to tell which one you're dealing with.

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