Sitemap Problem

Hello,

We apologize for the issue you are facing with your sitemap. To help you resolve this, we recommend checking a few common issues that might be causing the problem:

1. Validate Your Sitemap: Use the Validate XML Sitemap tool to check if your sitemap is correctly configured. Enter your sitemap URL and click VALIDATE SITEMAP.
   

2. Ensure the Sitemap is Located in the Root Folder: Make sure your sitemap is installed in the root folder of your WordPress installation. The correct URL should look like this: https://yourdomainname.com/sitemap_index.xml.

3. Check Post Indexing: Ensure that your posts are set to index. Go to Rank Math SEO → Titles & Meta and make sure the Index checkbox is enabled in the Robots Meta settings.
   

4. Flush Permalinks: If you are getting a 404 error, try flushing permalinks by going to the Permalinks page in your WordPress dashboard and clicking Save Changes.

5. Check for Plugin Conflicts: Sometimes, other plugins can conflict with Rank Math. You can use the Health Check plugin to identify any conflicts.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, please reply to this ticket, and a human agent from the Rank Math Support team will assist you further. Thank you for raising this concern!

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