The loopback request returned an unexpected http status code, 429,

  • thomastolkien

    (@thomastolkien)


    3 years, 5 months ago

    I’m seeing this on a website today, for the first time.

    In WP Site Health:

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    When testing the REST API, an unexpected result was returned:

    REST API Endpoint: https:/xxxxxxxxxx.com/wp-json/wp/v2/types/post?context=edit
    REST API Response: (429) Too Many Requests

    and
    The loopback request returned an unexpected http status code, 429

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    This results in block edits not saving, file edits – such as plugin edits, theme file edits don’t save, and Jetpack is periodically disconnecting.

    The website has previously been running fine (without this issue) for 6 months with regular updates and I’ve never encountered this.

    I have several other sites running the identical setup, theme, configurations, hosting, Cloudflare setup, etc without issue. Everything is up to date in terms of updates. PHP8.1 .

    The hosting is a “Managed WordPress” product which I don’t have full control of or access to when it comes to the server. That could be a variable.

    Any advice or suggestions appreciated.

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  • Moderator bcworkz

    (@bcworkz)

    3 years, 4 months ago

    Despite success with other sites, it’s still possible the issue is at least in part due to the theme or plugins being used. Combined with some innate server limitations. As a test, try switching to a default theme and deactivating all plugins. If the problem still persists, then it’s solely a server configuration or resource issue. You’ll then need your host’s assistance to resolve the problem.

    Thread Starter thomastolkien

    (@thomastolkien)

    3 years, 4 months ago

    Disabling WP site health resolved the issue.

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