Google publishes, briefly removes, then restores Subscription Linking policy for news publishers
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Luis Rijo
Summary
Google published a policy document for Subscription Linking in its Publisher Center Help area, which briefly disappeared on June 23 before being restored on June 25, 2026. The document outlines conditions for news publishers to link paid subscriptions to Google accounts, covering features like AI Mode, AI Overviews, Discover, and Gemini. It establishes rules for a trustworthy and secure environment, with abuse risks leading to suspension.
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bskyGoogle publishes, briefly removes, then restores Subscription Linking policy for news publishersppc.landKey quotes
· 3 pulledGoogle has published - and briefly removed - a policy document for Subscription Linking inside its Publisher Center Help area
the company developed the policies 'to promote a trustworthy and secure environment for publishers using Subscription Linking'
The document briefly vanished after June 23 before returning two days later.
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