Google Search Console Shows Zero Discovered URLs Through Sitemap

Hello,

We apologize for the issue you are facing with Google Search Console showing zero discovered URLs through your sitemap. This can happen for a few reasons, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:

1. Validate Your Sitemap: Ensure that your main sitemap (/sitemap_index.xml) is correctly configured. You can use the Validate XML Sitemap tool to check for any issues. If it returns a success message, then your sitemap is likely set up correctly.
   

2. Check Sitemap Location: Make sure that your sitemap is located in the root folder of your WordPress installation. The URL should look like this:
   https://yourdomainname.com/sitemap_index.xml

3. Ensure Posts Are Set to Index: If all your posts are set to noindex, your sitemap will appear empty. To check this, go to Rank Math SEO → Titles & Meta and ensure that the Index checkbox is enabled for your posts.
   

4. Add the Correct Sitemap to Google Search Console: Make sure you have added the correct sitemap URL in Google Search Console under Indexing → Sitemaps. If you haven’t done so, paste sitemap_index.xml in the Add a new sitemap field and click SUBMIT.
   

5. Wait for Google to Fetch: Sometimes, it may take time for Google to fetch the sitemap and discover URLs. If you’ve followed all the steps and the issue persists, it might just be a matter of waiting.

If you’ve tried these steps and are still experiencing issues, please reply to this ticket, and a human agent from the Rank Math Support team will assist you further. Thank you for your patience!

Sources:
Troubleshooting the “Couldn’t Fetch” Error in Google Search Console » Rank Math
How to Submit a Sitemap to Google » Rank Math