Hello,
I’m sorry to hear that you are facing issues with the breadcrumbs after installing Rank Math SEO. To troubleshoot and resolve the problem, please follow these steps:
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Enable Rank Math Schema Module: Make sure you have enabled the Schema module in Rank Math SEO. You can do this by heading to WordPress Dashboard โ Rank Math SEO and enabling the Schema module as shown in the image below:

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Configure Breadcrumbs Settings: Navigate to Rank Math SEO โ General Settings โ Breadcrumbs and ensure that the breadcrumbs feature is turned on. If you don’t see the Breadcrumbs settings, switch to Advanced Mode in Rank Math.

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Add Breadcrumbs Function to Theme File: If the issue persists, you may need to add the breadcrumbs function to your theme’s template file. You can do this by navigating to WordPress Dashboard โ Appearance โ Theme File Editor โ header.php (for Classic Theme) and adding the following code:
Update the file to save the changes.
If after following these steps, you still encounter issues with the breadcrumbs, please reach out to our support forum at Rank Math Support for further assistance. We are here to help you resolve this matter.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. Let me know if you need further assistance.
Sources:
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Thank you.
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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.