sitemap

Hello,

I’m sorry to hear that you are facing issues with your sitemap submission to Google Search Console. Thank you for reaching out to us with your concerns.

To troubleshoot the “Couldn’t Fetch” error in Google Search Console, please follow these steps:

1. Make sure you have added the correct site URL to Google Search Console. If you haven’t done this yet, you can refer to this knowledgebase article on adding a URL property to the Search Console.

2. Add the sitemap to Google Search Console by navigating to Indexing → Sitemaps in the Search Console. Paste the correct sitemap URL in the Add a new sitemap field and click SUBMIT. Ensure there are no spaces in the sitemap URL, as this can cause a “Couldn’t fetch” error.

3. If the error persists, try adding a forward slash before the sitemap URL and click SUBMIT. If Google is yet to fetch the sitemap, you may need to wait for Google to do so.

Regarding your question about the URL containing “index.php,” this could be due to your website’s permalink settings or server configuration. You may need to check your website’s permalink settings in WordPress and ensure they are set correctly without “index.php” in the URLs.

If you continue to face issues or have any further questions, please feel free to reply here, and a human agent from our support team will assist you further.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Sources:
How to Configure Sitemaps in Rank Math – Best Settings and Tips
Rank Math Sitemap Issues and Their Fixes » Rank Math
Troubleshooting the “Couldn’t Fetch” Error in Google Search Console » Rank Math
How to Submit a Sitemap to Google » Rank Math
Why Did My Website Disappear From Google Search? » Rank Math

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