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rewrite ^/([a-z]+)?-sitemap.xsl$ /index.php?xsl=$1 last;
# END Nginx Rewrites for Rank Math Sitemaps
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Caching Issues: If your sitemap is being cached, you may need to exclude it from caching. You can refer to our tutorial on how to exclude Sitemaps from caching.
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Static File Conflict: Ensure that there isn’t a static file named sitemap_index.xml in your server that could be conflicting with the dynamic sitemap generated by Rank Math.
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Sources:
Rank Math Sitemap Issues and Their Fixes » Rank Math
Indexed, Not Submitted in Sitemap – Google Search Console » Rank Math
for this sitemap https://www.ilovesponsor.it/sitemap_index.xml you can find https://www.ilovesponsor.it/azienda-sitemap.xml too
I would like to esclude https://www.ilovesponsor.it/aziende/
Azienda is a CPT that I made with code.
Since Rank Math doesn’t provide me with a “AZIENDA Archives” option in the dashboard (that is a CPT), the quickest and most effective solution is to embed the code into MY theme.
I think I can do only with code, correct?
Hello,
Yes, since it is your CPT’s archive URL/page, it is set to show as the first URL in the sitemap by default.
However, if you want to manually remove it from the sitemap, you can use this filter on your site:
add_filter( 'rank_math/sitemap/post_type_archive_link', function( $archive_url, $post_type ){
if($post_type == 'azienda') { //change to match the actual post type
return false;
}
return $archive_url;
}, 10, 2 );
Here’s how you can add a filter/hook to your WordPress site:
https://rankmath.com/kb/wordpress-hooks-actions-filters/
Once done, flush the Sitemap cache by following this video screencast:
https://i.rankmath.com/pipRDp
Looking forward to helping you.
in pro version can I remove CPT’s archive URL without using the code?
Hello,
Yes, Rank Math will continue to include all individual CPT URLs in your sitemap.
Currently, removing the CPT archive URL still requires using a filter, even in the PRO version. If you prefer not to use code, you can disable the archive option directly when registering your CPT in the code.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any other questions.
Hello,
Glad that helped.
Please feel free to reach out to us again in case you need any other assistance.
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Thank you.
