Sitemap could not be reached message.

Hello,

I apologize for the issue you are facing with your sitemap not being reachable in Google Search Console. Thank you for raising this concern.

Since you mentioned that there is no value showing up for the Links Per Sitemap in the Rank Math SEO settings, it could be a configuration issue. Here are some steps you can follow to troubleshoot this:

1. Flush the Cache: Sometimes, flushing the sitemap cache can help. You can do this by navigating to Rank Math SEO → Sitemap Settings. If there is no value for Links Per Sitemap, try entering a value (like 1) and then save the changes. After that, go to Settings → Permalinks and click Save Changes again to ensure the current settings are applied.
   

2. Validate Your Sitemap: Use the Validate XML Sitemap tool to check if your sitemap is correctly configured. Enter your sitemap URL and click VALIDATE SITEMAP. If there are issues, it will provide feedback on what needs to be fixed.
   

3. Check Sitemap Location: Ensure that your sitemap is located in the root folder of your WordPress installation. The correct URL should look like this: https://yourdomainname.com/sitemap_index.xml.

4. Ensure Posts Are Set to Index: If all your posts are set to noindex, your sitemap may appear empty. Go to Rank Math SEO → Titles & Meta and ensure that the Index checkbox is enabled for your posts.
   

5. Check for Caching Issues: Make sure that your sitemap is not being cached by any caching plugins or server-side caching. You may need to clear your website cache after making changes.

If you continue to experience issues, please reply to this ticket with your site URL so we can assist you further. A human agent from the Rank Math Support team will take over and provide more specific guidance.

Thank you for your patience, and we hope to resolve this issue for you soon!