Content revised 21 October 2026.
Google can discover news through its normal crawl and automatically consider eligible content for relevant news surfaces. A historical application checklist is not a guaranteed submission route.
Prepare accountable reporting
Use original reporting, real attribution and clear publication dates. Keep the publisher identity, contact information and correction process understandable. Do not present promotional copy as verified news.
Check access and structure
Use stable article URLs and appropriate crawl and indexing instructions. Keep navigation, article markup and sitemap information consistent where applicable. A sitemap helps discovery without guaranteeing News appearance.
Review actual evidence
Use the relevant Search Console reports when data is available. Google News eligibility and ranking are separate from an ordinary search position. No plugin, account verification or agency can promise inclusion.
Official guidance: Google news discovery guidance.