Incompatibility Issue: Error Caused by add_link_attributes Function

Issue Summary:
I have identified a compatibility issue with the Rank Math SEO plugin, while using elementor button widget and buddyboss theme activity widget, specifically related to the “add_link_attributes” function within the file “seo-by-rank-math/includes/frontend/class-link-attributes.php.” This function is performing a string replace operation that is causing unexpected errors.

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Activate the Rank Math SEO plugin.
2. Activate the Elementor plugin.
3. Activate the Buddyboss theme.
4. Create a page and edit with Elementor.
5. Add a button with External Link.
6. Add Activity widget below that button.
7. Post some activity with mentions.
8. You will see in the activity widget, the content is broken.

Expected Behavior:
Should not break the content.

Actual Behavior:
The content is broken.
data-bp-activity attribute of list item activity has the serialize value and that value is broken when Rank Math SEO plugin is active.

Function Code

Content Broken View

Error Details:
Upon investigation, the issue seems to stem from the “add_link_attributes” function in the mentioned file. The string replace operation within this function is causing the issue.

Environment:
WordPress Version: Latest version
Rank Math SEO Version: Latest version
Elementor Version: Latest version
Buddyboss Theme: Latest version

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I appreciate your assistance in resolving this compatibility issue.