Google's Preferred Sources Button Gets a Major Update

Google has updated its Preferred Sources button on websites to make it easier for users to navigate and stay on the site. The new feature takes effect immediately, with publishers able to access the updated embed code.

The Preferred Sources button allows readers to easily find their favorite publications in Google's Top Stories, AI Overviews, and AI Mode sections. By clicking on the 'Add to Preferred Sources' button, users will now be taken back to the page they were originally viewing after adding a source.

According to Google, publishers have gained a more seamless way to connect with readers across the platform. The company stated that 'Readers more easily find their favorite publications in Top Stories, AI Overviews, and AI Mode, while publishers gain a more seamless way to connect with readers across Google.'

In related news, Google reported that Preferred Sources on its platform have already surpassed 600,000 unique sources. This figure is up from 200,000 in May 2026, just a few months ago.