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Want the stories you care about to surface first in Google Discover and News? You can tell Google which publishers you trust. Setting a favorite source reshapes your feed, favors specific outlets, and makes your results feel more relevant.
Why designate a trusted news source on Google
Marking a preferred publisher signals Google to weight that outlet higher in your personal feed. This helps cut through generic coverage and delivers articles that match your interests.
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- More relevant headlines: Your feed favors content from sources you select.
- Faster access: Stories from chosen publishers appear earlier in Discover and News.
- Personalized balance: Google still mixes other outlets to keep diverse perspectives.
Where this preference shows up: Discover, News, and Search
Your selection matters across Google surfaces. Discover and Google News draw directly from your preferences. Search may also prioritize links from favored publishers in some contexts.
- Google Discover: personalized card stream on mobile.
- Google News: topic-focused coverage and full news experience.
- Search results: occasional prominence for trusted outlets.
Step-by-step: how to mark a publisher as preferred
Depending on the device and app, the process is simple and takes only a few taps.
- Open the Google app or Google News on your phone.
- Find an article from the publisher you want to prioritize.
- Tap the three-dot menu or the publisher name to open options.
- Select the action to mark or follow that publisher as preferred.
If you use multiple Google accounts, repeat the steps for each one you want customized.
Troubleshooting common issues when choosing a source
Not seeing the option to select a preferred publisher? Try these quick fixes.
- Update the Google app to the latest version.
- Sign into the account where you want the preference saved.
- Clear app cache or restart the device if settings don’t stick.
- Check regional controls—some features vary by country.
Tips to make your feed more useful
Use preferences thoughtfully to shape a balanced news diet.
- Pick a mix of national and local outlets for broader coverage.
- Adjust preferences periodically to reflect new interests.
- Combine manual selection with topic follows to refine results.
What marking a source does and does not change
Choosing a favorite influences ranking. It does not remove other sources or override Google’s relevance algorithms.
- Influences ranking: Favored outlets get more weight.
- Does not replace diversity: Google still shows varied perspectives.
- Can be undone: You can remove preferences any time.
