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  • 9 years ago
    • Categories: GoogleSEO

Drop in XML Sitemap Index Numbers Known Issue in Google Search Console

If you have noticed a huge decrease in the XML sitemap index numbers showing in your Google Search Console account, you are not the only one.  There is a reporting issue currently affecting the numbers.

The decrease began on July 13th and has continued to slide since then.  Glenn Gabe shared this image showing the dramatic drop he saw.

Gary Illyes confirmed that it is a reporting issue with the number, and they will be rolling out a fix within the next few days.

It doesn’t appear that all sites are affected, but if you have noticed the drop, it should show back to normal in a few days.

Update: The reporting bug has been fixed.

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Jennifer Slegg

Founder & Editor at The SEM Post
Jennifer Slegg is a longtime speaker and expert in search engine marketing, working in the industry for almost 20 years. When she isn't sitting at her desk writing and working, she can be found grabbing a latte at her local Starbucks or planning her next trip to Disneyland. She regularly speaks at Pubcon, SMX, State of Search, Brighton SEO and more, and has been presenting at conferences for over a decade.
Jennifer Slegg :Jennifer Slegg is a longtime speaker and expert in search engine marketing, working in the industry for almost 20 years. When she isn't sitting at her desk writing and working, she can be found grabbing a latte at her local Starbucks or planning her next trip to Disneyland. She regularly speaks at Pubcon, SMX, State of Search, Brighton SEO and more, and has been presenting at conferences for over a decade.
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