What is WordPress Hook: rest_url_prefix
The rest_url_prefix hook is a specific WordPress hook that is used to modify the REST API URL prefix.
Understanding the Hook: rest_url_prefix
The rest_url_prefix hook is located within the WordPress REST API process. It allows developers to change the default URL prefix for the REST API endpoints.
Hook Parameters (if applicable): rest_url_prefix
The rest_url_prefix hook accepts a single parameter, which is the default URL prefix for the REST API endpoints. Developers can modify this parameter to change the URL prefix to their desired value.
Hook Doesn’t Work: rest_url_prefix
If the rest_url_prefix hook doesn’t work as expected, it could be due to conflicts with other plugins or themes that also modify the REST API URL prefix. To troubleshoot, developers should deactivate other plugins or switch to a default theme to identify any conflicts.
Best Practices & Usage Notes (if applicable): rest_url_prefix
When using the rest_url_prefix hook, developers should be aware of potential conflicts with other plugins or themes that also modify the REST API URL prefix. It is recommended to test the functionality in a staging environment before implementing it on a live website.
Usage Example: rest_url_prefix
“`php
function custom_rest_url_prefix( $prefix ) {
return ‘api’;
}
add_filter( ‘rest_url_prefix’, ‘custom_rest_url_prefix’ );
“`
In this example, the rest_url_prefix hook is used to change the default URL prefix for the REST API endpoints to ‘api’.