How to Create a Custom Endpoint for the REST API (In 4 Steps)

The Representational State Transfer (REST) Application Programming Interface (API) was a game-changer for the WordPress community. However, even this powerful API has its limits, and it’s possible that REST may not meet your exact needs.

If you’re struggling with this API’s limitations, you can create a custom endpoint in four easy steps:

  1. Create a child theme.
  2. Define your route.
  3. Implement the callback function for your custom REST endpoint.
  4. Test your endpoint.