Want to make sure you see Newswire stories more often when checking Google for the latest news?
Google’s new Preferred Sources feature allows users to choose the publishers they want to see more frequently in their personalized news results.
By adding Newswire as a preferred source, readers can make it easier to find our latest reporting when using Google Search and Google News.
What Is Google’s Preferred Sources Feature?
Google’s Preferred Sources feature allows users to select news publishers they want to prioritize in their Top Stories results.
Once you add Newswire as a preferred source, our stories may appear more frequently in your personalized Google results, including the “From your sources” section.
This gives Newswire readers more control over the publishers they want to follow and the news they want to discover.
How To Add Newswire As A Preferred Source
Follow these steps to add Newswire as a preferred source:
- Go to Google’s source preferences.
- Tap the search icon.
- Search for Newswire.
- Select Newswire from the results.
- Tap “Take me to Google Search” at the bottom-right corner.

You may also be able to add Newswire directly from Google Search by using the source-preference option displayed alongside the Top Stories section.
Search for Newswire, select the publisher and reload the results.
Why Add Newswire As A Preferred Source?
Adding Newswire as a preferred source can help you:
- See more Newswire stories in your Google news results.
- Find breaking news faster as new stories are published.
- Stay updated on the latest developments covered by Newswire.
- Prioritize Newswire among the publishers you regularly follow.
Whether you follow breaking news, sports, business, entertainment or other current events, selecting Newswire as a preferred source can make our latest coverage easier to find.
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Google’s Preferred Sources feature may vary in availability and appearance depending on your region, device and Google Search experience.


