Search console cannot Rae sitemap

Hello, we’re sorry to hear that you’re encountering an issue with your sitemap in Google Search Console. The “Couldn’t fetch” error message can be quite confusing. To troubleshoot this issue, you can follow these steps:

1. Rename the Sitemap File: According to John Mueller, changing the name of the sitemap file can sometimes resolve the issue. You can do this by heading over to Indexing → Sitemaps in Google Search Console and adding a new sitemap with the URL `https://rankmath.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Add-a-forward-slash-to-the-sitemap-URL-2.png

   

2. Fix Sitemap Issues: If the error persists, you can ensure that your sitemap is set up correctly by following the steps outlined in our knowledgebase article here.

3. Add the Correct Site URL to Google Search Console: Make sure to add the correct site URL property to Google Search Console and verify it. You can refer to this knowledgebase article on adding a URL property to the Search Console.

4. Flush the Cache: If your sitemap appears to be outdated, you may need to flush the sitemap cache. You can do this by navigating to Rank Math SEO → Sitemap Settings and increasing the value of the Links Per Sitemap by one.

5. Exclude the Sitemap From Caching: Ensure that your sitemap is not being cached by following the steps outlined in our knowledgebase article here.

If you’ve tried these steps and are still facing the issue, please feel free to reach out to our support team directly from here. We’re here to help!

Sources:
Troubleshooting the “Couldn’t Fetch” Error in Google Search Console » Rank Math
Why GSC Shows “No Referring Sitemaps Detected”