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I’m sorry to hear that you are experiencing a 500 error with Google IndexNow after updating WordPress. This error typically indicates a server-side issue when Google attempts to crawl the page, and your server returns a 500-level error.
To troubleshoot and fix this issue, you should look into your server settings and address any server-related errors that might be causing the problem. It’s essential to ensure that your server is properly configured to handle requests from Google’s indexing services.
If the issue persists or you need further assistance, please provide more details about your server setup or the steps you have already taken to resolve the problem. This information will help us assist you more effectively.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we’ll do our best to help you resolve this issue promptly.
Kind regards.
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