RankMath Breadcrumbs Showing Wrong Post Hierarchy – How to Correct?

Hello,

We apologize for the issue you are facing with the breadcrumbs displaying the wrong post hierarchy. To correct the breadcrumb structure in Rank Math, you can follow these steps:

1. Check Primary Category: Ensure that you have set the correct primary category for your posts. This can be done in the Rank Math Meta Box when editing a post. The primary category will be used in the breadcrumbs if multiple categories are assigned.

2. Breadcrumb Settings: Navigate to Rank Math > General Settings > Breadcrumbs and review your settings. Make sure that options like "Show Category(s)" are configured according to your preference.

3. Customizing Breadcrumbs: If you want to manually override the breadcrumb structure, you can use the rank_math_breadcrumb shortcode in your theme files or specific pages. Here’s how to add it:

   [rank_math_breadcrumb]

   This shortcode can be placed in your template files where you want the breadcrumbs to appear.

4. Disable Other Breadcrumbs: If you have other plugins or theme functionalities that add breadcrumbs, ensure they are disabled to avoid conflicts with Rank Math’s breadcrumbs.

5. Clear Cache: If you are using a caching plugin, clear your cache after making changes to ensure that the new settings take effect.

If you continue to experience issues after trying these steps, we recommend replying to this ticket with more details about your settings or any specific configurations you’ve made. A human agent from our support team will be able to assist you further.

Thank you for raising this concern!

Sources:
How to Enable Breadcrumbs on Your Website With Rank Math SEO » Rank Math