Guides · Updated November 2, 2026
A Google News alternative with no paywalls
Google News is a convenient way to scan the headlines, but it mixes in stories from papers that need a subscription, so a click often ends at a paywall.
NoWall News works the same way, collecting headlines from many outlets in one place, but it only includes outlets whose articles you can read free. Every source is re-checked every week.
What NoWall News does differently
- Only free-to-read sources. Paywalled papers are left out entirely, and a weekly automated test opens recent articles from every source to catch new paywalls.
- No account needed. There is nothing to sign up for.
- Two views. Big picture cards, or a compact view that groups headlines by outlet for fast scanning.
- Free video and audio. Live news channels, the latest newscasts and NPR's hourly bulletin, all playable in the page.
See them all in one place
NoWall News collects the latest headlines from these outlets and dozens more, all free to read, refreshed every few minutes.
Questions
Why does Google News show paywalled articles?
Google News includes stories from all major publishers, including those with subscriptions, so some links lead to paywalls.
Is NoWall News free?
Yes. NoWall News is free and needs no account.
How often does NoWall News update?
Top stories refresh every few minutes, and every other section at least every half hour.