Rankal Preferred Source for Google Search helps publishers, news sites, magazines and blogs encourage readers to add their website as a preferred source in Google Search. Google lets users personalize Search and choose sources they want to see more of, which can influence experiences such as Top Stories, AI Mode and AI Overviews.
The plugin does not control Google’s systems and does not modify anyone’s Google preferences. It simply provides a clean, accessible call-to-action that sends the visitor to Google’s own source preference interface.
What you get
- Automatic detection of your canonical domain, with a manual override.
- Inline article CTA (great placed just below the headline for news sites).
- Dismissible top/bottom banner with gentle trigger options.
- Editorial footer CTA.
- Shortcode
[rankal_preferred_source]and a native Gutenberg block. - Four styles (Compact, Card, Minimal, Publisher) plus light/dark/auto themes.
- Localized button labels in 20+ languages, or your own custom text.
- Powerful display rules: scope, post types, category/tag include & exclude, ID exclusions, featured-image and post-age targeting.
- WooCommerce-safe: never shows on cart, checkout, account or product pages (optional).
- Privacy-friendly, first-party, aggregated analytics — no IPs, no user agents, no personal data.
- Lightweight: vanilla JavaScript, tiny CSS, assets loaded only where needed.
Not affiliated with Google
Rankal Preferred Source for Google Search is an independent WordPress plugin and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google. Google Preferred Sources is a feature provided by Google. This plugin simply provides a convenient link that helps visitors access Google’s source preference settings. It does not promise higher rankings, guaranteed visibility, or inclusion in any Google experience.
Screenshots
Admin Dashboard with quick controls, source destination verification, and 30-day performance overview.
Inline CTA button placement rendered directly within article content.
Custom call-to-action text editor with live admin preview.
Detailed analytics dashboard showing daily trends, impression tracking, and placement breakdown.
Floating banner prompt with single-click dismissal.
Footer CTA box encouraging readers to add your site as a preferred source.