Hello,
I apologize for the inconvenience you are facing with the sitemap generated by Rank Math’s plugin, resulting in a 404 status code and an error on Google Search Console that it couldn’t be fetched. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
To address the issue of having to constantly flush the sitemap cache, you can follow these steps to potentially resolve the problem permanently:
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Exclude the Sitemap Files in the Caching Plugin: Ensure that you have excluded the sitemap_index.xml file from caching in your caching plugin settings. This will prevent the sitemap from being cached and potentially causing the 404 error.
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Add Filter to Enable/Disable Sitemap Caching: You can also add a filter to enable or disable sitemap caching. This can help in controlling how the sitemap is cached and prevent it from being outdated.
If after following these steps the issue persists, please let us know, and we will further assist you in resolving the problem.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Sources:
Why the Sitemap_Index.xml is Throwing a 404 Error » Rank Math
Troubleshooting the “Couldn’t Fetch” Error in Google Search Console » Rank Math
Rank Math Sitemap Issues and Their Fixes » Rank Math
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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.
