Google Discover in Australia: Publisher Rankings, Top Articles, Categories & Trends
Explore the latest Google Discover data for Australia, including leading publishers, content categories, top-performing stories and prominent entities.
This report provides an overview of Google Discover activity observed in Australia during August 2026.
The data is collected through DiscoverSnoop's proprietary Google Discover monitoring network and is updated monthly.
Top Google Discover Publishers in Australia
These were the publishers with the strongest Google Discover visibility in Australia during August 2026.
abc.net.au led Google Discover publisher visibility in Australia during August 2026. youtube.com ranked second.
| Rank | Publisher | Score | MoM | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | abc.net.au | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | youtube.com | 88 | 0 | +1 |
| 3 | x.com | 84 | 0 | N/A |
| 4 | indiatimes.com | 62 | +3 | +12 |
| 5 | yahoo.com | 61 | -1 | -3 |
| 6 | theguardian.com | 41 | -1 | -1 |
| 7 | afr.com | 26 | -1 | +1 |
| 8 | smh.com.au | 23 | +1 | +1 |
| 9 | economictimes.com | 18 | +3 | +63 |
| 10 | sbs.com.au | 17 | +14 | +17 |
| 11 | nine.com.au | 16 | -3 | +13 |
| 12 | cronista.com | 12 | +72 | N/A |
| 13 | bbc.com | 11 | -3 | +37 |
| 14 | theaustralian.com.au | 10 | 0 | -7 |
| 15 | theconversation.com | 10 | -2 | +8 |
| 16 | threads.com | 9 | 0 | N/A |
| 17 | spacedaily.com | 9 | +11 | N/A |
| 18 | heraldsun.com.au | 9 | +3 | -5 |
| 19 | theage.com.au | 7 | -2 | -9 |
| 20 | ecoportal.net | 7 | +42 | +135 |
Google Discover Winners & Losers in Australia
These publishers recorded the largest monthly changes in Google Discover visibility in Australia.
ecoticias.com recorded the largest month-over-month gain, moving from #1301 to #94, while bay939.com.au recorded the largest decline, moving from #97 to #662.
Top 10 Gainers
| Publisher | Previous | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ecoticias.com | #1301 | #94 | +1207 |
| popsci.com | #994 | #95 | +899 |
| scandinaviastandard.com | #683 | #71 | +612 |
| voguearabia.com | #537 | #76 | +461 |
| news24.com.au | #331 | #55 | +276 |
| tomsguide.com | #242 | #60 | +182 |
| medicalxpress.com | #228 | #79 | +149 |
| yourtango.com | #227 | #86 | +141 |
| interestingengineering.com | #191 | #66 | +125 |
| regionriverina.com.au | #180 | #56 | +124 |
Top 10 Declines
| Publisher | Previous | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| bay939.com.au | #97 | #662 | -565 |
| shopattheponds.com.au | #61 | #545 | -484 |
| theinertia.com | #95 | #490 | -395 |
| ausdoc.com.au | #88 | #380 | -292 |
| ntnews.com.au | #78 | #359 | -281 |
| artfulparent.com | #64 | #269 | -205 |
| aboutregional.com.au | #63 | #256 | -193 |
| space.com | #83 | #268 | -185 |
| weatherzone.com.au | #42 | #203 | -161 |
| zmescience.com | #59 | #197 | -138 |
Top Articles in Google Discover in Australia
These were among the most visible articles detected by DiscoverSnoop in Google Discover in Australia during August 2026.
The highest-ranked story detected during August 2026 was published by The Times of India.
For years, visitors left coins for luck in Giant’s Causeway’s ancient rocks. Years later, more than 10,000 coins have been removed to protect the World Heritage Site
The Times of India brings the Latest & Top Breaking News on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Cricket, Sports, Business, Bollywood News and Entertainment, Science, Technology, Health & Fitness news & opinions from leading columnists.
New tech adds phone tracking to license plate readers, associating devices with identifiable cars
License plate readers are widely used in the US. A new product marketed to police departments promises to add the ability to sense phones and other devices in passing cars.
In 1994, Steve and Terri Irwin bought 3,500 acres to restore dwindling koala habitat, then planted 44,000 eucalyptus trees and added 1,630 more acres
Discover how Steve and Terri Irwin transformed 3,500 acres into a thriving koala habitat at Ironbark Station, including planting 44,000 eucalyptus trees and expanding their conservation efforts significantly. Learn about the ongoing impact of their legacy on wildlife protection and habitat
Woolworths shoppers praised as Ooshies 'honesty system' set up near checkouts
The idea was praised by dozens of shoppers online while others were jealous their Woolworths didn't provide a similar service.
A New Zealand sailor spent years living alone on a remote Cook Islands atoll across three separate stays; a year after his final stay ended, Suwarrow was declared a national park
The Times of India brings the Latest & Top Breaking News on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Cricket, Sports, Business, Bollywood News and Entertainment, Science, Technology, Health & Fitness news & opinions from leading columnists.
Trawlers sit idle as tiger prawn season gets underway
The tiger prawn season is underway in Australia's far north, but the number of trawlers operating this year has sunk to a record low.
Dozens of disposable barbecues seized after ban
Officers visited more than 60 local premises and found five were still selling the single-use items.
’70s Jeans: They’re Back and Are Being Worn With Boho Blouses This Summer 2026
These retro-style jeans will give your wardrobe a breath of fresh air when paired with boho blouses
Nicole Kidman delivers message to former school on 150th anniversary
Lane Cove Public School students put out an appeal inviting Nicole Kidman to their 150th birthday celebrations. The famous actress couldn't make it in the flesh, but she did send a message from Greece.
Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest person, celebrates her 117th birthday: 'I've had a lovely day'
Ethel Caterham celebrated her birthday with her family and friends. She's the world's oldest person according to the Guinness World Records.
Top Google Discover Categories in Australia
These were the leading content categories observed in Google Discover in Australia during August 2026.
Arts & Entertainment was the leading content category in Google Discover in Australia during August 2026. News ranked second.
| Rank | Category | Score | MoM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arts & Entertainment | 100 | 0 |
| 2 | News | 86 | 0 |
| 3 | Business & Industrial | 59 | +1 |
| 4 | Law & Government | 57 | -1 |
| 5 | People & Society | 47 | +1 |
| 6 | Sports | 40 | -1 |
| 7 | Travel | 37 | 0 |
| 8 | Food & Drink | 35 | +1 |
| 9 | Sensitive Subjects | 31 | -1 |
| 10 | Pets & Animals | 26 | +2 |
| 11 | Home & Garden | 26 | +10 |
| 12 | Arts & Entertainment/Celebrities & Entertainment News | 24 | +2 |
| 13 | Health | 23 | -3 |
| 14 | Reference | 21 | +2 |
| 15 | Arts & Entertainment/Movies | 21 | -2 |
| 16 | Law & Government/Government | 21 | +3 |
| 17 | Autos & Vehicles | 21 | -6 |
| 18 | Science | 19 | -1 |
| 19 | Arts & Entertainment/TV & Video/TV Shows & Programs | 17 | -1 |
| 20 | Pets & Animals/Wildlife | 17 | +4 |
Top Entities in Google Discover in Australia
These were the leading entities detected in Google Discover in Australia during August 2026.
Australia was the leading entity detected in Google Discover in Australia during August 2026. Sport ranked second.
| Rank | Entity | Score | MoM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 100 | +1 |
| 2 | Sport | 85 | -1 |
| 3 | Music | 32 | +3 |
| 4 | Movies | 30 | 0 |
| 5 | Health | 29 | -2 |
| 6 | Automobiles | 23 | -1 |
| 7 | Sports | 21 | +4 |
| 8 | Sydney | 21 | 0 |
| 9 | Science | 20 | +8 |
| 10 | Real Estate | 17 | -3 |
| 11 | Finance | 16 | +5 |
| 12 | Retirement | 15 | +2 |
| 13 | Cooking | 15 | -1 |
| 14 | AFL | 13 | +33 |
| 15 | Travel | 12 | -6 |
| 16 | Coles | 12 | +13 |
| 17 | Cancer | 12 | +5 |
| 18 | Australian Labor Party | 11 | -8 |
| 19 | Tax | 11 | +14 |
| 20 | Vinegar | 11 | +179 |
About This Google Discover Data
DiscoverSnoop continuously monitors Google Discover to analyze publishers, content, categories, entities and visibility trends across multiple markets.
The rankings and trends presented on this page are based on observations collected through DiscoverSnoop's proprietary monitoring network.
Google Discover is personalized for individual users. These rankings therefore measure visibility across DiscoverSnoop's monitoring network and should not be interpreted as a representation of every individual Google Discover feed.
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