In today’s digital world, staying updated with the latest news is just a swipe away, thanks to Google News. However, over time, your Google News Feed can become cluttered with irrelevant or outdated topics. Whether your interests have changed or the recommendations no longer reflect your preferences, resetting your Google News feed can help you regain control.
In this blog, we’ll guide you through how to reset your Google News Feed on both mobile and desktop so you can enjoy a more personalized and relevant news experience.
Why You Might Want to Reset Your Google News Feed
Before we dive into the steps, let’s look at a few common reasons users want to reset their feed:
- You’re seeing irrelevant or outdated content
- You’ve accidentally followed topics you’re no longer interested in
- The news feed is overloaded or repetitive
- You want a fresh start with updated preferences
Resetting your feed doesn’t mean you’ll lose access to news entirely—it just helps Google learn what matters to you now.
How to Reset Google News Feed on Mobile (Android & iOS)
Step 1: Open the Google App
Launch the Google app on your smartphone. Make sure you’re logged into the account linked to your feed.
Step 2: Access Settings
Tap your profile picture in the top-right corner, then go to:
Settings > General > Discover (for Android)
or
Settings > Interests > Your Interests (for iOS)
Step 3: Manage Your Interests
- Under “Your Interests” or “Following,” review all topics you’re currently subscribed to.
- Tap the X or “Unfollow” next to topics you want to remove.
Step 4: Clear Activity Data (Optional but Recommended)
If you want a full reset, clear your Google activity history:
- Go to Google My Activity
- Filter by Discover or News
- Delete specific entries or all history related to your Google feed
This step ensures Google’s recommendations are no longer influenced by your old searches or clicks.
How to Reset Google News Feed on Desktop
Step 1: Visit Google News
Go to news.google.com and log in to your Google account.
Step 2: Manage Followed Topics
Click on “Following” in the left-hand menu.
- You’ll see a list of all topics, sources, and locations you follow.
- Click the three-dot menu (⋮) beside each item and choose Unfollow or Hide stories from this source.
Step 3: Customize “For You”
In the “For You” section:
- Use the three-dot menu next to any article
- Choose options like “Not interested in this topic”, “Fewer stories like this”, or “Hide stories from [source]”
- Google will update your feed based on this feedback
Extra Tip: Turn Discover Off and On (Mobile Only)
Sometimes, a quick refresh can do the trick:
- Go to Google App > Settings > General > Discover
- Toggle Discover off, wait a few minutes, then turn it back on
- This can help trigger a soft reset of your feed
Final Thoughts
Your Google News Feed should reflect your current interests—not your past habits. By following the steps above, you can reset Google News Feed and start receiving more relevant, personalized updates.
Whether you’re on Android, iOS, or desktop, managing your Google News preferences is simple—and it only takes a few minutes to give your feed a fresh start.
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