Set post as no index but sitemap still included the url

Hello,

We apologize for the issue you are facing with your sitemap still including URLs that you have set to noindex. Here are some steps you can take to resolve this issue:

1. Check Rank Math Metabox

Make sure that the posts you want to set as noindex are correctly configured in the Rank Math Metabox:

• Open the post in the WordPress Editor.
• Click the Rank Math SEO icon in the top-right corner (for Gutenberg) or scroll down to find the Rank Math Metabox (for Classic Editor).
• In the Advanced Tab, ensure that the Robots Meta is set to No Index and update the page.

2. Check Titles & Meta Settings

Next, confirm that the noindex setting is not set as a default value in your Titles & Meta settings:

• Navigate to WordPress Dashboard → Rank Math SEO → Titles & Meta.
• Check each tab and ensure that the settings are as per your preference. If you want these pages to be noindexed, make sure they are set accordingly.

3. Resubmit Your Sitemap

After making these changes, you should resubmit your sitemap in Google Search Console:

• Remove your sitemap from Google Search Console and then submit it again.

4. Clear Cache

If you are using any caching plugins, make sure to clear your cache after making these changes. This can help ensure that the latest settings are reflected.

5. Check for Plugin Conflicts

Sometimes, other plugins may conflict with Rank Math. You can use the Health Check plugin to identify any potential conflicts.

If you have followed these steps and the issue persists, please reply to this ticket with your site URL so we can assist you further. Thank you for raising this concern!

Sources:
How to Fix Submitted URL Marked ‘NoIndex’ Error » Rank Math
Rank Math Sitemap Issues and Their Fixes » Rank Math

Hello,

Glad that everything has been sorted out.

Please feel free to reach out to us again in case you need any other assistance.

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Thank you.