by
Mathew
5 (3 reviews)
Add as Preferred Source on Google
Display a banner that allows users to add your website as a preferred source on Google Search.
Add as Preferred Source on Google ranks #7,975 among WordPress.org plugins with 700+ active installations, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, and was last updated Sep 7, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.
Compatible with WP 7.1
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Current Version vtrunk
Updated 1 week ago
Last Update on 07 Sep, 2026
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- Version
- trunk
- Last Updated
- Sep 07, 2026
- Requires WP
- 5.0+
- Tested Up To
- 7.1
- PHP Version
- 7.2 or higher
- Author
- Mathew
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- Rating
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- Reviews
- 3
- Support Threads
- 1
- Resolved
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TL;DR
AI summary of the plugin's readmeThis plugin is for WordPress site owners who want visitors to add their site as a preferred source in Google Search. It solves the problem of manually explaining Google's preferred sources feature by displaying a customizable banner and inline button that link visitors directly to Google's preference page.
- Customizable banner display
- Inline button with style options
- Device-specific display controls
- Display Rules by page type
- Category and post exclusions
- Configurable display triggers
- Click-through analytics dashboard
- Localized Google badge (17 languages)
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Add as Preferred Source on Google
No. This plugin is not associated with Google. It was created to help website owners make a banner and inline card for adding their sites to Google's Preferred Source. The term "Google" is used solely to convey the plugin's function, and we are not related to Google in any way.
Google preferred sources is a feature that lets users indicate which sources they prefer to see in their search results. This is a Google feature that affects individual users' personalized search results.
No. This plugin only provides a way for users to access Google's preferred sources feature. It does not guarantee improved search rankings or visibility.
The banner displays on your website according to your settings. When clicked, it opens Google's preferences page where users can add your site as a preferred source.
The plugin only opens Google's preferred sources page with your domain pre-filled - whether your site can actually be selected there is decided entirely by Google. If your site does not appear, check the following: Verify the domain the plugin is sending. If you use the Custom Domain setting, make sure it exactly matches your site's canonical domain (including the correct subdomain, such as www). Leave it empty to use your site's domain automatically. Make sure your site is indexed by Google. Search for site:yourdomain.com on Google. If nothing appears, your site is not indexed yet - set up Google Search Console and submit your sitemap. Check feature availability in your region. Google's preferred sources feature is only available in certain countries and languages, so some visitors may not be able to use it even when your site is eligible. Sign in to a Google account. Visitors must be signed in to Google for the preferences page to work. Be patient with newer sites. Google generally surfaces established, regularly publishing sites in this feature. If your site is new or rarely indexed in Google's news surfaces, it may take time before it becomes selectable. If your site is indexed and the domain is correct but it still cannot be added, the limitation is on Google's side - there is unfortunately nothing the plugin can change about that.
They're three ways to let a visitor add your site, and you pick one on the Implementation Method tab: Simple Link just shows your badge/banner as a link to Google's page - the original, no-frills option. Your Own Design keeps your exact look (colors, text, badge) but connects to Google the official way behind the scenes. Google's Own Button hands the whole button over to Google - it draws its own, ready-made button for you. If you're not sure which to pick, "Your Own Design" is a safe default - you keep the look you already have.
Yes. You can customize the text, colors, position, and choose which devices display the banner.
That depends on the "After Visitor Closes Banner" setting. New installs show the banner again on every page view, so closing it only hides it for the current page and no dismissal cookie is stored. Sites that updated from an older version keep the cookie-based behaviour: the banner stays hidden for 7 days by default, and you can change this duration to anything between 1 and 365 days.
The plugin uses minimal resources and should not significantly impact website performance.
The banner, inline button, and analytics features run entirely on your site - no visitor data ever leaves your WordPress database.
