404 errors from fake links in rank math log

Hello,

We apologize for the issue you are facing with the 404 Monitor page in Rank Math. It seems that you are encountering a series of 404 errors from fake or nonexistent links, and the absence of Referer and User-Agent information makes it difficult to trace their source.

This situation can occur when bots or crawlers attempt to access random URLs on your site, which may not exist. Since these requests do not originate from legitimate users, they often result in blank Referer and User-Agent fields.

To manage these 404 errors effectively, you can:

1. Monitor the 404 Errors: Keep an eye on the 404 Monitor to see if these errors persist over time.
2. Consider Blocking Bots: If you notice a pattern in the requests, you might want to consider blocking certain user agents or IP addresses that are causing these errors.
3. Use the Advanced 404 Monitor: This feature can help you analyze the data better, even if some fields are blank. You can enable it by navigating to Rank Math SEO → 404 Monitor in your WordPress dashboard.

If the issue continues or if you need further assistance, please reply to this ticket, and a human agent from the Rank Math Support team will take over and provide more personalized help.

Thank you for raising this concern! We appreciate your understanding as we work to resolve this issue for you.

Sources:
How to Monitor 404 Errors with Rank Math SEO Plugin