Sitemap Indexing issue in Google Search Console

Hello,

We apologize for the issue you are facing with your sitemaps not being indexed in Google Search Console. It seems that the "noindex" directive is causing the problem. Here are some steps you can take to resolve this issue:

1. Check the HTTP Header: First, confirm that the "noindex" directive is indeed present in the HTTP header of your sitemaps. You can use tools like httpstatus.io to check the headers of your sitemap URLs.

2. Remove Noindex Directive: If you find that the "noindex" directive is present, you will need to remove it. This can typically be done by adjusting your SEO plugin settings (in this case, Rank Math) or by checking your server configuration if it’s being set there.

3. Ensure Sitemap is Accessible: Make sure that your sitemap is accessible without any restrictions. If you have security plugins or server settings that might be blocking access, consider adjusting those settings.

4. Exclude Sitemap from Caching: If you are using caching plugins, ensure that your sitemap is excluded from caching. Cached versions of your sitemap may still contain the "noindex" directive. You can refer to our tutorial on excluding sitemaps from caching.

5. Resubmit Your Sitemap: After making the necessary changes, resubmit your sitemap in Google Search Console. You can follow the steps outlined in our guide on submitting a sitemap to Google.

6. Check Rank Math Settings: In Rank Math, ensure that your posts and pages are set to index. Go to Rank Math SEO → Titles & Meta and check the Robots Meta settings to ensure they are set to index.

If you continue to experience issues, please reply to this ticket with any specific error messages or details about your site configuration, and a human agent from our support team will assist you further.

Sources:
How to Fix Submitted URL Marked ‘NoIndex’ Error » Rank Math