**Google’s Subscription Service Shutting Down, Leaving Publishers Scrambling**.
Google announced Wednesday it is shutting down its subscription service, Google News, leaving publishers scrambling to find alternative ways to charge readers for online access to their content..
The service, which was launched in 2018, allowed publishers to charge readers a monthly fee to access their content. However, the service has not been successful, with only a small number of publishers signing up..
Google said it is shutting down the service because it has not been able to attract enough subscribers. The company said it will refund any subscriptions that have not yet expired..
The shutdown of Google News is a major blow to publishers, who have been hoping to use the service to generate revenue from their online content. Many publishers have struggled to find a sustainable business model for online journalism, and the loss of Google News will make it even more difficult..
Some publishers are already exploring other ways to charge readers for online access to their content. The New York Times, for example, has a paywall that requires readers to pay a monthly fee to access its website. Other publishers are using metered paywalls, which allow readers to access a limited number of articles for free each month before they have to pay..
It is not clear what the long-term impact of the shutdown of Google News will be on the publishing industry. However, it is clear that publishers will need to find new ways to charge readers for online access to their content if they want to survive..
**Reaction from publishers**.
Publishers have expressed disappointment and frustration with Google’s decision to shut down Google News..
