sitemap not working properly

Hello,

We apologize for the issue you are facing with your sitemap not working properly. Thank you for raising this concern.

To troubleshoot the sitemap issues, please follow these steps:

1. Check Post Settings: Ensure that your posts are set to be indexed. You can do this by going to Rank Math SEO → Titles & Meta and checking the Robots Meta settings. Make sure the Index checkbox is enabled for your posts.
   

2. Validate Your Sitemap: Use the Validate XML Sitemap tool to confirm that your sitemap is correctly configured. Enter your sitemap URL (e.g., `https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQLvCBVev3I&list=PLsq48xCzb38l8zI2Vdypr96TZzpPUe1_1) and click VALIDATE SITEMAP.
   

3. Check Robots.txt: Ensure that your sitemap URL is not blocked by any rules in your robots.txt file. You can check this in Rank Math SEO → General Settings → robots.txt.

4. Custom Canonicals: If you have set custom canonicals for your posts, they may not appear in the sitemap. Consider removing those custom canonicals to allow Rank Math to generate the correct ones.

5. Sitemap Location: Make sure your sitemap is located in the root folder of your WordPress installation, which should look like this: `https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQLvCBVev3I&list=PLsq48xCzb38l8zI2Vdypr96TZzpPUe1_1.

If after following these steps the issue persists, we recommend replying to this ticket with any specific error messages or issues you encounter, and a human agent from the Rank Math Support team will assist you further. Additionally, if you would like a comprehensive setup review, consider our professional setup service available at Rank Math Services, which requires a PRO subscription.

We hope this helps you get your sitemap functioning correctly!

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