id,summary,reporter,owner,description,type,status,priority,milestone,component,version,severity,resolution,keywords,cc,focuses 53860,REST API returns special characters as Unicode Decimal Code,utill,,"When using the wordpress rest api, the api returns special characters as unicode decimal code instead of the correct character. How to reproduce: create fresh wordpress install and a new post with ""&"" in the title. Query http://[url]/wp-json/wp/v2/posts and check post.title.rendered field Instead of just ""&"" it will display ""&# 038;"" (without the space) It would be optimal if this would be converted serverside. ",enhancement,new,normal,Awaiting Review,REST API,5.8,minor,,,,