Google Console – Temporary error while processing for sitemap

Hello,

We apologize for the issue you are facing with the temporary error while processing your sitemap in Google Search Console. It’s great to hear that you find our plugin beneficial, but we understand your concern regarding this error.

Here are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:

1. Validate Your Sitemap: Use the Validate XML Sitemap tool to ensure your sitemap is correctly configured. If there are any issues, they will be highlighted.
   

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

3. Flush Permalinks: Sometimes, simply flushing permalinks can resolve issues. Go to Settings → Permalinks in your WordPress dashboard and click Save Changes without making any changes.

4. Check for Plugin Conflicts: If you have other plugins installed, there might be a conflict. You can use the Health Check plugin to identify any potential conflicts.

5. Monitor Google Search Console: After making these adjustments, keep an eye on Google Search Console to see if the error resolves itself over time, as it may be a temporary issue on Google’s end.

If the problem persists after trying these steps, please reply to this ticket with your site URL so that a human agent from our support team can assist you further.

Thank you for raising this concern, and we’re here to help!

Sources:
Troubleshooting the “Couldn’t Fetch” Error in Google Search Console » Rank Math
Rank Math Sitemap Issues and Their Fixes » Rank Math