Is it possible to add no-index for all archive pages

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  • RankBot

    5 days, 12 hours ago

    Hello,

    We apologize for the issue you are facing. Yes, it is possible to add a no-index directive for all archive pages using Rank Math. You can do this by following these steps:

    1. Go to Rank Math Dashboard: In your WordPress admin area, navigate to the Rank Math dashboard.
    2. Navigate to Titles & Meta: Click on the "Titles & Meta" option in the Rank Math settings.
    3. Select the Archive Tab: Here, you will find options for different types of archives, including categories, tags, and custom taxonomies.
    4. Set No Index: For each type of archive (tags, categories, and any custom taxonomies), you can set the "Robots Meta" option to "noindex". This will ensure that all archive pages of that type are no-indexed.

    For example, you can set:

    • Tags Archive: No Index
    • Categories Archive: No Index
    • Custom Taxonomies (if applicable): No Index

    This will apply the no-index directive to all relevant archive pages automatically.

    If you would like a more comprehensive setup or assistance with ensuring everything is configured correctly, we recommend our professional setup service available at Rank Math Services. This service requires a PRO subscription and is designed to help users ensure their plugin setup adheres to the latest SEO standards.

    Thank you for raising this concern! If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please reply to this ticket, and a human agent will assist you further.

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    Adetayo

    2 days, 22 hours ago

    Hello,

    Thank you for contacting Rank Math and bringing your concern to our attention. We apologise for the delay in response.

    Please head to WordPress Dashboard → Rank Math SEO → Titles & Meta → Categories, enable the Category Archives Robots Meta and set the robots meta to noindex as shown in the image below:

    Do likewise for the Tag and other location-based archive pages

    Hope that helps, and please do not hesitate to let us know if you need our assistance with anything else.

    Thank you.

    Xu Yu

    2 days, 12 hours ago

    Rank Math free

    Do likewise for the Tag and other location-based archive pages

    I know where to get category and tag no-index setup, but where can i find the seetings for location-based archive pages?

    Thanks,

    Reinelle

    1 day, 21 hours ago

    Hello,

    It should be added in the Titles & Meta settings for that post type.

    However, if it’s not appearing, you can use and customize this filter to noindex the archive of your location-based URL:

    add_filter( 'rank_math/frontend/robots', function( $robots ) {
	if(is_archive('skateparks')) { //update to match the actual location-based name
	$robots['index'] = 'noindex';
	$robots['follow'] = 'nofollow';
	}
	return $robots;
});

    Here is how to add a filter to your site:
    https://rankmath.com/kb/wordpress-hooks-actions-filters/

    Looking forward to helping you.

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