Google News is a great way to stay updated on current events, but the constant notifications can be overwhelming—especially if you’re receiving alerts for stories you’re not interested in. Whether you’re using the Google News app or seeing notifications through the Google app or browser, the good news is that you can easily take control.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to turn off Google News notifications on Android, iPhone (iOS), and desktop, step-by-step.
Why Turn Off Google News Notifications?
While notifications can be helpful for breaking news and personalized updates, they may also:
- Distract you during work or personal time
- Drain your phone battery
- Cause unnecessary stress with constant alerts
- Show irrelevant or unwanted topics
If you’re looking to minimize interruptions, turning off or customizing your Google News notifications is the right move.
How to Turn Off Google News Notifications on Android
There are two main ways to control notifications on Android—through the Google News app itself or via your phone’s system settings.
Method 1: Turn Off Notifications from the Google News App
- Open the Google News app on your Android device.
- Tap your profile icon (top right corner).
- Go to Settings > Notifications.
- You’ll see several notification categories (e.g., Top Stories, Headlines, Trending).
- Toggle off the types of notifications you no longer want, or turn all of them off.
Method 2: Turn Off Notifications from Android Settings
- Open your device’s Settings.
- Tap on Apps & notifications or Apps.
- Find and tap Google News from the app list.
- Tap Notifications.
- Toggle off all notifications, or adjust preferences for each notification category.
This method gives you more control and can completely silence all alerts from the app.
How to Turn Off Google News Notifications on iPhone (iOS)
Google News on iPhones works a bit differently, but you can still disable notifications through iOS settings or within the app.
Method 1: From iPhone Settings
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap Google News.
- Tap Notifications.
- Toggle “Allow Notifications” off to stop all alerts.
Method 2: From the Google News App
- Open the Google News app.
- Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner.
- Go to Settings > Notifications.
- Turn off the categories you don’t want to receive notifications from.
This lets you fine-tune your preferences without disabling the app entirely.
How to Stop Google News Notifications on Desktop
Google News itself doesn’t send push notifications through your desktop browser unless you’ve opted in, but you may still get alerts through Google Chrome or other Google services.
Method: Disable Notifications in Chrome
- Open Google Chrome.
- Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
- Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Site Settings.
- Scroll down to Notifications.
- Find news.google.com or other related sites.
- Click the three-dot icon next to the site and select Remove or Block.
This will stop push alerts from Google News websites on your browser.
Bonus: Disable Discover Feed Notifications (Android)
If you’re also getting news alerts through the Google Discover feed, you can disable those too:
- Open the Google app.
- Tap your profile icon > Settings > Notifications.
- Toggle off “Discover” or any other unwanted categories.
This helps reduce the number of story suggestions and updates pushed to your device.
Final Thoughts
Whether you want a break from headlines or just need fewer interruptions, knowing how to turn off Google News notifications puts you back in control of your digital experience. From Android to iPhone to desktop browsers, disabling or customizing alerts only takes a few quick steps.
You can always revisit your settings later if you decide you want to turn notifications back on—but for now, enjoy the peace and quiet.
