Title: REST API redirect loop with default language subdirectory Last modified: August 25, 2026 --- # REST API redirect loop with default language subdirectory * [joan1003](https://wordpress.org/support/users/joan1003/) * (@joan1003) * [2 weeks, 1 day ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/rest-api-redirect-loop-with-default-language-subdirectory/) * Hello, * I am using the free version of TranslatePress with two languages (English and Spanish) on a WordPress/WooCommerce website. * I am currently testing updates on a staging copy of the site, located in the `/ staging/` subdirectory. I discovered a redirect loop involving the WordPress REST API when the TranslatePress option **“Use subdirectory for the default language”** is enabled. * I can reproduce the issue consistently: * **1. Without the language subdirectory:** * `https://godleetikas.net/staging/wp-json/wp/v2/posts` * results in: * `ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS` * **2. With the default-language subdirectory `/en/`:** * `https://godleetikas.net/staging/en/wp-json/wp/v2/posts` * works correctly and returns the WordPress REST API JSON response. * I also tested: * `https://godleetikas.net/staging/en/wp-json/wp/v2/types/post?context=edit` * and WordPress correctly responds with: * `rest_forbidden_context` / status `401` * when accessed directly without REST authentication. This suggests that the REST API itself is reachable and functioning through the `/en/` path. * The equivalent URL without `/en/` enters the redirect loop. * The TranslatePress language settings currently have: - Free version of TranslatePress - Two languages: English and Spanish - “Use a subdirectory for the default language” = enabled - “Force language in custom links” = enabled * I found another recent support topic reporting `ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS` specifically when enabling “Use subdirectory for default language,” which appears similar to what I am experiencing. * Before changing server rules, `.htaccess`, WordPress URLs, or TranslatePress settings, I would like to determine what is generating this redirect and whether this is a known issue involving TranslatePress, the REST API, and a WordPress installation located in a staging subdirectory. * Could you please advise what you recommend checking next, or what diagnostic information I can provide to identify the source of the redirect loop? * I would prefer to troubleshoot this first on staging without making changes to the live website. * Thank you. * The page I need help with: _[[log in](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.org%2Fsupport%2Ftopic%2Frest-api-redirect-loop-with-default-language-subdirectory%2F%3Foutput_format%3Dmd&locale=en_US) to see the link]_ Viewing 2 replies - 1 through 2 (of 2 total) * Plugin Support [Anghel Emanuel](https://wordpress.org/support/users/anghelemanuel99/) * (@anghelemanuel99) * [2 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/rest-api-redirect-loop-with-default-language-subdirectory/#post-19004292) * Hello there, * Thank you for reaching out to us! * Since this needs a further investigation, I suggest to open a ticket on our website and mention this ticket there. Here is the link to open a new ticket: [https://translatepress.com/support/ask-a-presale-question/](https://translatepress.com/support/ask-a-presale-question/) Have a great day! * Kind Regards, * Thread Starter [joan1003](https://wordpress.org/support/users/joan1003/) * (@joan1003) * [1 week, 1 day ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/rest-api-redirect-loop-with-default-language-subdirectory/#post-19009077) * Thank you, I also opened a ticket in translatepress.com as per your request. * Here are the staging details and the behavior we are seeing: - WordPress staging URL: `https://godleetikas.net/staging/` - TranslatePress default language uses the `/en/` subdirectory. - This endpoint works correctly: `https://godleetikas.net/staging/en/wp-json/` - REST endpoints under `/staging/en/wp-json/...` also work correctly. - The equivalent REST endpoint without `/en/`, for example: `https://godleetikas. net/staging/wp-json/`enters a redirect loop / does not resolve correctly. - Normal frontend requests to `/staging/` are also automatically redirected to `/staging/en/`. - WordPress is installed in the `/staging/` subdirectory. * We have already verified that the REST API itself is functional and that authenticated/ protected REST endpoints behave correctly under `/staging/en/wp-json/`. * Could you please confirm: 1. Whether this is expected behavior when “Use a subdirectory for the default language” is enabled. 2. Whether `/staging/wp-json/` should remain accessible without the `/en/` prefix. 3. If not expected, what specific TranslatePress setting, rewrite rule, or compatibility fix should be applied. 4. Whether this is a known issue with WordPress installed in a subdirectory. * We can provide redirect headers or additional staging configuration if needed. 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