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- Why mark a news outlet as a preferred source on Google
- How to add a preferred source in Google News
- How to influence Google Discover with preferred sources
- Managing and editing your preferred sources
- Troubleshooting if preferred content doesn’t appear
- Best practices to get more of what you want
- Privacy and control over your personalized feed
Want your favorite publisher to appear more often in Google News and Discover? Making a site your preferred source helps surface its stories for you. Below you’ll find clear steps and practical tips to add and manage preferred sources across devices.
Why mark a news outlet as a preferred source on Google
Setting a preferred source tells Google which publishers you trust. Over time, this can shape the articles that appear in your feed.
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- More visibility for content from that publisher in your personalized feeds.
- Faster access to breaking stories and editorials you care about.
- Cleaner results—fewer repeats from unknown outlets.
How to add a preferred source in Google News
Google News provides direct controls to follow or prioritize a publisher. Steps differ slightly by platform.
On mobile (Google News app)
- Open the Google News app on Android or iOS.
- Search for the publisher name in the search bar.
- Tap the publisher’s profile card to open its page.
- Select Follow or choose the option to make it a priority.
On desktop (news.google.com)
- Go to news.google.com and enter the publisher name in the search box.
- Open the publisher’s channel from the results.
- Click the Follow or similar control shown on the channel header.
How to influence Google Discover with preferred sources
Discover learns from your activity across Google products. Explicitly preferring a site nudges Discover toward that publisher.
- Open the article you want to prioritize.
- Tap the three-dot menu next to the article card.
- Choose More stories like this or add the publisher as preferred if shown.
Managing and editing your preferred sources
You can update preferences anytime. Removing or replacing a source modifies what you see.
- In Google News, visit the Following tab to review followed publishers.
- Unfollow or mark a publisher as less relevant if you no longer wish to prioritize it.
- Changes take effect gradually as Google recalibrates your feed.
Troubleshooting if preferred content doesn’t appear
If a chosen publisher still seems missing, try these checks.
- Confirm you are signed into the same Google account across devices.
- Clear app cache or refresh the News/Discover feed.
- Check publisher availability—some sites restrict distribution.
- Allow a few days for the algorithm to adapt to new preferences.
Best practices to get more of what you want
- Follow a mix of local and national sources to balance perspectives.
- Use both the Follow button and the article menu options for stronger signals.
- Regularly interact with articles—open, read, and share items you value.
- Adjust settings in the Google app to fine-tune interests and sources.
Privacy and control over your personalized feed
You always control how Google uses your activity. Visit account settings to review data and personalization options.
- Manage Web & App Activity to limit signals used for personalization.
- Review ad and content controls in your Google Account.
- Remove individual items from your feed if they no longer reflect your interests.
