Hello,
We apologize for the issue you are facing with your sitemap not updating. It sounds like there may be a few factors at play here. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve the issue:
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Check Sitemap Settings: Ensure that the sitemap module is enabled in Rank Math. You can do this by navigating to Rank Math > Sitemap Settings in your WordPress dashboard.
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Flush Cache: If you are using a caching plugin, try flushing the cache and excluding the sitemap from being cached. This can help ensure that the latest changes are reflected in your sitemap.
- You can find instructions on how to exclude sitemaps from caching here.
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Check for Plugin Conflicts: Sometimes, other plugins can conflict with Rank Math. You can use the Health Check plugin to identify any potential conflicts.
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Verify Custom Canonicals: If you have set custom canonical URLs for your posts, those posts may not appear in the sitemap. Ensure that you are using the default canonical settings for all posts you want included in the sitemap.
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Manual Update: You can manually trigger an update of your sitemap by going to Rank Math > Sitemap Settings and clicking on the "Save Changes" button.
If after trying these steps your sitemap still does not reflect the correct number of pages, we recommend considering our professional setup service to ensure everything is configured correctly. You can find more information about this service here.
Thank you for raising this concern, and we hope these steps help resolve your issue! If you need further assistance, please reply to this ticket, and a human agent will assist you further.
Sources:
Rank Math Sitemap Issues and Their Fixes » Rank Math
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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.