Why disable JSON REST API in WordPress?

[Clara Smith]

Explain the process please!

[Aaron Martin]

For those creating apps using WordPress, the API makes utilising GET queries to obtain data incredibly simple.

Having said that, this can expose your website to a new DDoS attack front. Additionally, it may use many resources and slow down your WordPress website.

Similar to how many site administrators block XML-RPC on their WordPress websites simply to be cautious, JSON REST API can also be turned off.

[Hazel Williams]

How to disable JSON in WordPress?