Hello,
We apologize for the issue you are facing with the "Couldn’t fetch" error in Google Search Console for your site. This error can occur for a few reasons, and we can help you troubleshoot it. Here are some steps you can follow to resolve the issue:
1. Validate Your Sitemap
Make sure your sitemap is correctly configured. You can validate your sitemap using the Validate XML Sitemap tool. If there are no issues detected, you should see a success message.
2. Ensure the Sitemap is Located in the Root Folder
Your sitemap should be located in the root folder of your WordPress installation. The URL should look like this:
`https://rankmath.com/kb/zero-discovered-urls-through-sitemap/
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 for your posts.
4. Flush the Cache
If your sitemap appears outdated, you may need to flush the cache. Navigate to Rank Math SEO → Sitemap Settings, increase the value of Links Per Sitemap by one, and save your settings. Then go to Settings → Permalinks and click Save Changes.
5. Exclude the Sitemap From Caching
Make sure your sitemap is not being cached by any caching plugins. You can refer to this article on how to ensure that your sitemaps are excluded from caching.
6. Add the Correct Version of Your Sitemap to Google Search Console
Ensure that you have added the correct URL variation of your site in Google Search Console. You can check this in your WordPress dashboard under Settings → General.
If you have followed these steps and are still experiencing issues, please reply to this ticket with any additional details or errors you encounter, and a human agent from our support team will assist you further.
Sources:
Troubleshooting the “Couldn’t Fetch” Error in Google Search Console » Rank Math
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