Google lets publishers embed Preferred Sources selection in their sites

Google lets publishers embed Preferred Sources selection in their sites

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Published Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 4:08 PM EDT

Google is allowing publishers to embed a Preferred Sources button on their websites so readers can designate a publication for greater prominence in Google Search, Discover, and Google News, TechCrunch reported. Google said people are twice as likely to click through to a preferred source when one is available. The company also plans natural-language controls for users to tune Discover feeds.

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