Publishing post also triggers “Post Update” in Gutenberg

  • So I am seeing a weird issue while publishing a new post. Publishing post using Gutenberg Editor also triggers Post Update function causing (post) published and (post) updated date duplicates.
    This does not happen with Classic Editor at all.
    I have tested the issue extensively and shortlisted a few troubling plugins that cause this:
    Add to any Buttons Plugin (outdated and removed)
    Lucky Table of Contents (outdated and removed)
    RankMath (which is the problem) (cannot remove)

    This may also be affecting my site’s SEO as it is adding duplicate “published” and “last modified” dates.

    Expected behavior
    Should only publish and not trigger post update.

    Actual behavior
    Publishes the post and starts updating it.

    Screenshots or screen recording
    Screenshot: (from production site)
    https://prnt.sc/10kh53j

    Video: (from staging site)
    https://d.pr/free/v/QwAHBv

    Using Classic Editor
    https://prnt.sc/10kl2zm

    WordPress information
    WordPress version: “5.6.2” & “5.7”
    All plugins except RankMath deactivated.
    Also tested on the default theme and currently using “Aquene” theme

    Device information
    Device: “Desktop”
    Operating system: “Windows 10”
    Browser: “Chrome 89”`

    I have a whole thready dedicated to it here:
    https://support.rankmath.com/ticket/publishing-post-also-triggers-post-update-in-gutenberg-caused-by-rm/

    The page I need help with: [log in to see the link]

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