HTML Sitemap shortcode is not working (shows a blank page)

#1087988
  • Resolved D21 I21

    1 month, 2 weeks ago

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    Hello,

    My HTML sitemap page is not working. It is showing a blank page instead of the sitemap. The shortcode [rank_math_html_sitemap] does not render.

    I have already done extensive troubleshooting:
    – I have confirmed that the HTML Sitemap module is enabled in the Rank Math settings.
    – I have cleared all caches (plugin cache and browser cache).
    – I used the Health Check & Troubleshooting plugin to disable all other plugins, but the page was still blank.
    – While in Troubleshooting Mode, I also switched to a default WordPress theme, but the page was still blank.
    – Finally, I completely deleted and reinstalled the Rank Math plugin.

    The problem still persists even after all these steps. This is not a plugin or theme conflict. Can you please help me figure out what the issue is?

    Thank you.

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  • RankBot

    1 month, 2 weeks ago

    Hello,

    We apologize for the issue you are facing with your HTML sitemap showing a blank page. Since you’ve already performed extensive troubleshooting, it seems like there might be a deeper issue at play.

    Here are a few additional steps you can try:

    1. Check for PHP Errors: Enable debugging in your wp-config.php file to see if there are any PHP errors being thrown that could help identify the issue. You can do this by adding the following lines:

      define('WP_DEBUG', true);
define('WP_DEBUG_LOG', true);
define('WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY', false);

      After enabling this, check the wp-content/debug.log file for any errors related to the sitemap.

    2. Check Server Configuration: Sometimes server settings can interfere with how plugins operate. Ensure that your server meets the requirements for running Rank Math and that there are no restrictions on executing PHP scripts.

    3. Review Shortcode Placement: Make sure that the shortcode is placed in a proper post or page editor and not in a widget or other unsupported area.

    4. Permalinks: As a last resort, try flushing your permalinks again by going to Settings → Permalinks and clicking “Save Changes” without making any changes.

    If none of these steps resolve the issue, we recommend replying to this ticket with your site URL so that a human agent from our support team can take a closer look at your specific setup and assist you further.

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

    Sources:
    How to Create HTML Sitemap Using Rank Math » Rank Math

    Rakibuzzaman Siam

    1 month, 1 week ago

    Hello,

    Can you please try to follow the steps below and see if that works for you?

    1. Flush the Sitemap cache by following this video screencast:
    https://i.rankmath.com/pipRDp

    2. Exclude the Sitemap files of the Rank Math plugin in your caching plugin. The cache could be via a plugin or from the server. For plugins or Cloudflare, please follow this article:
    https://rankmath.com/kb/exclude-sitemaps-from-caching/

    If the issue persists, we might need to take a closer look at the settings. Please edit the first post on this ticket and include your WordPress & FTP logins in the designated Sensitive Data section.

    Please do take a complete backup of your website before sharing the information with us.

    Sensitive Data Section

    It is completely secure and only our support staff has access to that section. If you want, you can use the below plugin to generate a temporary login URL to your website and share that with us instead:

    https://wordpress.org/plugins/temporary-login-without-password/

    You can use the above plugin in conjunction with the WP Security Audit Log to monitor what changes our staff might make on your website (if any):

    https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-security-audit-log/

    Let us know how it goes. Looking forward to helping you.

    Thank you.

    D21 I21

    1 month, 1 week ago

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    Hello Rakibuzzaman,

    Thank you very much! Your first suggestion, flushing the sitemap cache by changing the number of links, worked perfectly. The problem is now solved.

    You can mark this ticket as resolved.

    Best regards.

    John Sullivan

    1 month, 1 week ago

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    I had the same issue and just resolved it by flushing and recreating the sitemap. It’s not something I regularly checked, so it would give me more confidence if I understood more about why it happened. Having to check it periodically is not the ideal remedy to me. Especially since the site is active with pages and posts added frequently.

    Ike

    1 month, 1 week ago

    Hello @john-sullivan-2523,

    If flushing and recreating the sitemap fixes the issue it means some form of cache is at play.

    In that case ensure you exclude Rank Math’s files from caching by following this guide: https://rankmath.com/kb/exclude-sitemaps-from-caching/

    Hope that helps, and please do not hesitate to let us know if you need our assistance with anything else.

    RankBot

    1 week, 2 days ago

    Hello,

    Since we did not hear back from you for 15 days, we are assuming that you found the solution. We are closing this support ticket.

    If you still need assistance or any other help, please feel free to open a new support ticket, and we will be more than happy to assist.

    Thank you.

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