Does Search Console's URL Inspection show the page as indexed?

Google says content can appear in Discover once it is indexed and meets Discover's content policies.

Is it timely, or does it add something new: news, a first-hand story, original research or a unique insight?

Google suggests content that is timely, tells a story well or gives unique insights.

Does your site cover this topic regularly, with real knowledge of it?

Google said in February 2026 that Discover judges expertise topic by topic.

Does the article give readers everything its title and image promise?

Discover does not allow preview content that promises details the page does not have.

Is it free of content Google's policies do not allow?

For example dangerous, hateful, harassing, sexually explicit, violent or gory content, manipulated media or vulgar language.

Does your site have an about page and real contact details, not only a form?

Google News asks for information about the publisher and contact information.

Is the main image at least 1200 pixels wide?

Google: large images in Discover need to be at least 1200 px wide.

Does the page have the robots setting max-image-preview:large, or an AMP version?

View the page source and search for "max-image-preview".

Does the article show the writer's name?

A byline, such as "By Ritu Meena".

Does the name link to a page about the writer?

With their background and the topics they cover.

Does it show the date it was published or updated?

Labelled "Published" or "Updated".

Is the time shown with the date, between the headline and the text?

Google News asks for both a date and a time.

Does it have Article structured data with the headline, image, dates and author?

Our Schema Validator can show you.