Hello,
We apologize for the issue you are facing with the sitemap generated by Rank Math. The encoding of URLs in Arabic is a common occurrence, as URLs are typically encoded to ensure compatibility across different systems and browsers. However, this should not negatively impact your SEO score directly, as search engines can still interpret these encoded URLs correctly.
To address your concern about displaying decoded URLs in the sitemap, unfortunately, there isn’t a built-in option in Rank Math to change how URLs are displayed in the sitemap. The encoded format is standard practice for URLs containing non-Latin characters.
Regarding your old URLs still being indexed, it’s important to implement proper redirects from the old URLs to the new ones. This can help preserve your SEO value and ensure that users and search engines are directed to the correct pages. You can set up 301 redirects for the old product URLs to point to the new ones using a redirection plugin or through your server configuration.
If you need further assistance with this or if there are specific technical issues on your site, please reply to this ticket with your site URL, and a human agent from the Rank Math Support team will assist you further. Thank you for raising this concern!
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Rank Math Sitemap Issues and Their Fixes » Rank Math
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