sitemap not fetched in search console

Hello,

We apologize for the issue you are facing with your sitemap not being fetched in Google Search Console. Here are some steps you can follow to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:

1. Validate Your Sitemap

First, ensure that your sitemap is correctly configured. You can validate your sitemap using the Validate XML Sitemap tool. Enter your sitemap URL and click VALIDATE SITEMAP. If there are no issues, you should see a success message.

2. Ensure the Sitemap is Located in the Root Folder

Make sure your sitemap is located in the root folder of your WordPress installation. The correct URL should look like this:
`https://rankmath.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Add-a-forward-slash-to-the-sitemap-URL-2.png

3. Check Indexing Settings

Ensure that your posts are set to index. Go to Rank Math SEO → Titles & Meta and make sure the Index checkbox is enabled in the Robots Meta settings.

4. Flush the Cache

If your sitemap appears outdated, you may need to flush the sitemap cache. Navigate to Rank Math SEO → Sitemap Settings, increase the value of Links Per Sitemap by one, and then save your settings.

After that, go to Settings → Permalinks and click Save Changes to ensure the current settings are applied.

5. Add the Correct Sitemap to Google Search Console

Make sure you have added the correct sitemap URL in Google Search Console under Indexing → Sitemaps. Paste your sitemap URL and click SUBMIT. Ensure there are no spaces in the URL.

6. Wait for Google to Fetch Your Sitemap

If you have followed all these steps and the error persists, it may be that Google has not yet fetched your sitemap. Sometimes, it can take time for Google to process it.

If you continue to experience issues after trying these steps, please reply to this ticket, and a human agent from our support team will assist you further.

Thank you for raising this concern!

Sources:
Troubleshooting the “Couldn’t Fetch” Error in Google Search Console » Rank Math