Overview

• The feature moved out of testing on August 12–13 and is now broadly available for English-language searches in the United States and India.
• Users can tap the icon beside Top Stories to search for and select unlimited preferred outlets, with prior Labs selections carrying over.
• Selected outlets gain priority placement when they publish fresh, relevant content and may also appear in a dedicated “From your sources” section.
• Google has published guidance and tools that let news organizations prompt their audiences to add them as preferred sources, offering a clearer path to reclaim search-driven traffic.
• While Google says non-selected sites still surface in Top Stories, analysts warn that personalization may narrow exposure and reinforce filter bubbles.