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Why might RankMath's sitemap exclude certain posts even if they are published?

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Wordpress - Plugins and Extensibility
Why might RankMath's sitemap exclude certain posts even if they are published?
ARankMath disables sitemap for posts older than 1 year
BRankMath only includes posts with images
CPosts must be manually added to the sitemap
DPosts are set to 'noindex' or excluded in RankMath sitemap settings
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand sitemap exclusion rules

    RankMath excludes posts marked 'noindex' or explicitly excluded in sitemap settings.

  2. Step 2: Discard incorrect reasons

    Sitemap does not depend on images, manual addition, or post age restrictions.

  3. Final Answer:

    Posts are set to 'noindex' or excluded in RankMath sitemap settings -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    Sitemap excludes 'noindex' or excluded posts [OK]
Quick Trick: Check 'noindex' and sitemap exclusions to fix missing posts [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking images affect sitemap inclusion
  • Assuming manual sitemap edits are needed
  • Believing old posts are excluded automatically

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