What does it mean for Nikkei BP to be prioritized in Google search?

Through Google Search's 'Priority Source' feature, various Nikkei BP web media are now prioritized in the 'Top News' section of search results.

How do I register a source as a priority source?

In Google search results, click the star icon next to the top news, enter the site name or URL, check it, and then click 'Reload Results'.

When did this feature become available?

This feature has been available in Japanese since May 2026.

Where can I find the registration link?

You can access the registration page directly from the websites of each media or from the links provided in the press releases issued by Nikkei BP.

Nikkei BP Media Outlets Now Supported as 'Preferred Sources' on Google Search

Q: Which media can be registered as priority sources?

Nikkei Business, Nikkei CrossTech, Nikkei CrossTrend, Nikkei Woman Web, Nikkei Medical, Nikkei Gooday, Nikkei Biotech, Nikkei BOOKPLUS, Nikkei CrossTech ACTIVE, and others are included.

Published May 22, 2026 7:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 6:38 AM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Approximately 40 professional media outlets operated by Nikkei BP are now compatible with Google Search's 'Preferred Source' feature. Registration allows users to prioritize these outlets in Top Stories.

Nikkei BP (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tetsuya Iguchi) operates approximately 40 professional media outlets (including 20 web media and 23 magazine media), such as 'Nikkei Business,' 'Nikkei CrossTech,' 'Nikkei CrossTrend,' and 'Nikkei Woman Web.'

Starting in May 2026, the 'Preferred Source' feature on Google Search, which allows users to prioritize media they trust, became available in Japanese. By registering various Nikkei BP web media outlets as preferred sources, these media will be prioritized in the 'Top Stories' section of Google Search results. We invite you to register and utilize this feature.

When you enter a keyword you wish to search for on Google, relevant news will appear in the 'Top Stories' section. By registering the news sites you read regularly, they will be prioritized, making it easier to find reliable information. The registration procedure is as follows:

1. Click the star icon located to the right of the 'Top Stories' section in Google Search results. 2. Enter the name of the news site (e.g., Nikkei Business) or its URL in the input field. 3. Check the news site that appears. 4. Click 'Reload results' when it appears.

You can also register directly. It is possible to register various Nikkei BP media outlets directly via the following links:

- Nikkei Business - Nikkei CrossTech - Nikkei CrossTrend - Nikkei Woman Web - Nikkei Medical - Nikkei Gooday - Nikkei Biotech - Nikkei BOOKPLUS - Nikkei CrossTech ACTIVE

Contact Information regarding this release: For inquiries regarding the content of this release, please contact us via the inquiry page on Nikkei BP's corporate website (https://www.nikkeibp.co.jp/faq/).

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Source: PR TIMES
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Nikkei BP Media Outlets Now Supported as 'Preferred Sources' on Google Search

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