Hello,
We apologize for the inconvenience you are facing with your sitemap not being recognized by Google and Bing after switching from Yoast.
To troubleshoot this issue, please follow these steps:
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Add the Correct Site URL to Google Search Console: Ensure you have added the correct variation of your site URL to Google Search Console and verified it. You can refer to this guide on adding a URL property to the Search Console.
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Add the Sitemap to Google Search Console: Navigate to Indexing → Sitemaps in the Search Console, then paste the correct sitemap URL in the Add a new sitemap field and click SUBMIT. Make sure there are no spaces in the sitemap URL, as it can cause a “Couldn’t fetch” error. If the error persists, add a forward slash before the sitemap URL and click SUBMIT.
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Check if Your Sitemap is Accessible: You can use this tool to check if your sitemap is accessible. Enter your sitemap URL and check the status for any issues preventing Google and Bing from accessing it.
If after following these steps you still face issues or have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to our support team directly from here. We are here to assist you further.
Thank you for reaching out, and we look forward to helping you resolve this matter promptly.
Sources:
Troubleshooting the “Couldn’t Fetch” Error in Google Search Console » Rank Math
Rank Math Sitemap Issues and Their Fixes » Rank Math
How to Fix Submitted URL Marked ‘NoIndex’ Error » Rank Math
Why GSC Shows “No Referring Sitemaps Detected”
Indexed, Not Submitted in Sitemap – Google Search Console » Rank Math
Hello,
Thank you for contacting us and sorry for any inconvenience that might have been caused due to that.
It looks like you’re currently using the Yoast SEO plugin on your website. Could you please try to install the Rank Math again so that we can check the issue further for you?
Looking forward to helping you.
Thank you.
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.
