Category sitemap – 404

#783331
  • Resolved D

    3 weeks, 3 days ago

    Rank Math free

    Hi, my issue was said to be resolved here but we had to remove the page settings and the canonicals for one of the categories and the sitemap still doesn’t function.
    It shows the empty ‘uncategorized’ if we enable it. I’ve already cleared the cache. Is there anything else that should be done?

    “This ticket is marked as closed to new replies, however your posting capabilities still allow you to do so.” – Also, this is inaccurate. The system doesn’t allow me to post on my closed topic.

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  • RankBot

    3 weeks, 3 days ago

    Hello,

    I apologize for the inconvenience you are facing with your category sitemap showing a 404 error even after following the steps mentioned in the resolved ticket. It seems like the issue persists despite removing the page settings and canonicals for one of the categories and clearing the cache.

    To further troubleshoot and resolve the issue with your category sitemap, please follow these steps:

    1. Flush the Sitemap Cache: Navigate to Rank Math SEO → Sitemap Settings and change the Links Per Sitemap. Save the changes and then go to Settings → Permalinks in your WordPress admin area. Click on the Save Changes button to flush the permalinks setting.

    2. Exclude Sitemaps from Caching: Ensure that your sitemap is not being cached. You can refer to this guide on excluding sitemaps from caching for detailed instructions.

    If the issue persists after following these steps, please provide more details or screenshots if possible, and we will investigate further to help you resolve the problem.

    If you are unable to post on your closed ticket, please use the available buttons to assign the ticket to a human agent who will assist you further.

    Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this issue for you.

    Best regards.

    Sources:
    Why Isn’t My URL Included in the Sitemap? » Rank Math
    How to Configure Sitemaps in Rank Math – Best Settings and Tips
    Why the Sitemap_Index.xml is Throwing a 404 Error » Rank Math
    Using Video Sitemaps in Rank Math
    Rank Math Sitemap Issues and Their Fixes » Rank Math

    Reinelle

    3 weeks, 2 days ago

    Hello,

    Could you please share the category URL so we can check?

    Meanwhile, the category should be set to index as well to be included in the sitemap.

    Looking forward to helping you.

    D

    3 weeks, 2 days ago

    Rank Math free

    I figured the problem – Rank Math was saving the old url as a canonical; removed it and it’s working fine now. Thank you

    Princess

    3 weeks, 2 days ago

    Hello,

    Glad that everything has been sorted out.

    Please feel free to reach out to us again in case you need any other assistance.

    We are here to help.

    Thank you.

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