Rank Math detects Directory Listing Enabled although I disabled them

#212497
  • Resolved Dw

    3 years, 6 months ago

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    Hi Rank Math team,

    So I am finding out many things about the SEO Analysis that are not accurate and wrong. Besides the SEO Description error, another one is the plugin keeps telling me that I am having Directory Listing Enabled on my site, even though I disabled Directory listings already!

    I have followed your step in here https://mythemeshop.com/blog/disable-directory-browsing-in-wordpress/

    And also added an index.html file to every directory under my root directory.

    But, Rank Math still says Directory Listing is Enabled on my site!

    So, this feature of your plugin is clearly buggy. I’m just reporting it and I hope you guys take note.

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  • Anas

    3 years, 6 months ago

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    Hello,

    Thank you for contacting Rank Math, and sorry for any inconvenience caused.

    If the SEO Analysis is not updating, go to Rank Math > Status & Tools > Database Tools > Clear SEO Analysis
    analysis

    Once done, clear your website and browser cache and re-run the SEO Analysis.

    I hope this helps. Looking forward to helping you.

    Dw

    3 years, 6 months ago

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    Hi,

    Still the same thing. Already cleared my browser cache and cleared the Rank Math cache.

    Reinelle

    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hello,

    Thank you for the update.

    In this case, we might need to take a closer look at the settings. Please edit the first post on this ticket and include your WordPress & FTP logins in the designated Sensitive Data section.

    Please do take a complete backup of your website before sharing the information with us.
    Sensitive Data Section

    It is completely secure and only our support staff has access to that section. If you want, you can use the below plugin to generate a temporary login URL to your website and share that with us instead:

    https://wordpress.org/plugins/temporary-login-without-password/

    You can use the above plugin in conjunction with the WP Security Audit Log to monitor what changes our staff might make on your website (if any):

    https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-security-audit-log/

    We really look forward to helping you.

    Thank you.

    Dw

    3 years, 6 months ago

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    All because of Rank Math, I asked my host to add a blank html file to ALL my directories, and now, it is a MESS.

    A total MESS!

    There are hundreds or thousands of blank html files now in all my folders. ALL!!!

    My host is having a problem now, because to delete them all is not easy without experienced server command.

    Even WordFence gave me a Critical Issue warning and showed me a (small) sample of those files!

    And best part is, the stupid Rank Math is still telling me, my directory listings are visible!

    Reinelle

    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hello,

    Thank you for the update, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

    We’re not recommending adding a blank .html file on your site as it is going to cause such issues. Your web host should be able to help you disable the directory listing on your site.

    Here’s a helpful link for your reference:
    https://rankmath.com/kb/seo-analysis/#directory-listing

    We can also take a look at your website by following the steps I’ve mentioned above.

    Looking forward to helping you.

    Thank you.

    RankBot

    3 years, 5 months ago

    Hello,

    Since we did not hear back from you for 15 days, we are assuming that you found the solution. We are closing this support ticket.

    If you still need assistance or any other help, please feel free to open a new support ticket, and we will be more than happy to assist.

    Thank you.

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