If your tables suddenly disappear from the WP Table Builder dashboard, it may look like all your tables are gone. In most cases, this happens because the WordPress REST API is blocked by a security plugin.

In this guide, we will show you how to quickly identify and fix the issue.

What the Problem Looks Like #

When this issue occurs, you may notice the following:

• The Table List shows “No results found.”
• Your tables are not visible in WP Table Builder → All Tables
• You see the message:

“Something went wrong! Please reload the page!”

Even though the tables still exist in your database, they cannot load in the dashboard because the plugin cannot access the REST API.

Why This Happens #

WordPress plugins often use the REST API (wp-json) to load and manage data in the admin dashboard.

WP Table Builder uses this API to display the list of tables.

However, some security plugins block the REST API for protection. When that happens, WP Table Builder cannot retrieve the table data, and the dashboard appears empty.

For example, one user reported that WP Cerber Security blocked the wp-json endpoint, which caused all tables to disappear from the dashboard.

How to Fix the Issue #

Follow these steps to resolve the problem.

Step 1: Temporarily Disable Your Security Plugin #

Go to:

WordPress Dashboard → Plugins

Temporarily deactivate your security plugin.

Step 2: Reload the WP Table Builder Page #

Go to:

WP Table Builder → All Tables

If your tables appear again, the issue is caused by the security plugin blocking the REST API.

Step 3: Allow the REST API #

Open your security plugin settings and allow access to the wp-json endpoint.

Many security plugins have options such as:

• REST API access
• API protection
• Blocking JSON endpoints

Make sure these settings allow WordPress plugins to access the REST API.

Important Note #

Your tables are not deleted when this issue occurs. They are still stored in the database — they simply cannot load in the dashboard until the REST API is accessible again.