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Google Play Children's Privacy (COPPA) Class Action Settlement: $8.25 Million
Google Play users under 13 since April 1, 2015 were covered by an $8.25 million children's privacy settlement. Deadline Sep 14, 2026. See what happened.
The claim window closed on Sep 14, 2026.
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- Potential payment
- Pro rata
Subject to eligibility and claim terms.
- Claim deadline
- Closed Sep 14, 2026
- Proof requirement
- No proof
Each valid claimant receives a proportional (pro rata) share of the Net Settlement Fund; the exact amount depends on how many valid claims are filed and is not yet known.
Eligibility
Who may qualify?
Check the covered dates, products, locations, and other official terms before you file.
- You were younger than 13 years old when you downloaded or used the app.
- You downloaded or used an app from Google Play.
- Your use of a Google Play app happened at some point from April 1, 2015 to the present.
- You can affirm under oath that you used an app from Google Play during this time period.
Case overview
What is the Google Play settlement about?
A class action accuses Google LLC and AdMob Google Inc. of unlawfully collecting, using, and disclosing personal information from children under 13 who downloaded or used Google Play apps from April 1, 2015 to the present, without parental consent, then using that data to serve these children targeted behavioral ads. Google denies any wrongdoing and disputes the allegations, but has agreed to pay $8,250,000 into a settlement fund to resolve the case. The deal isn't final yet, a judge must approve it at a Final Approval Hearing scheduled for September 24, 2026, and payments will only go out after approval and the resolution of any appeals. Parents who want in must submit a valid Claim Form by September 14, 2026. No receipts or documentation are needed, but claimants must attest under penalty of perjury that their child used a Google Play app during the eligible period, a sworn statement stands in for formal proof.
Case details
- Final hearing
- Sep 24, 2026
- Settlement fund
- $8,250,000
Questions people ask
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Google Play settlement payout?
Each valid claimant receives a proportional (pro rata) share of the Net Settlement Fund; the exact amount depends on how many valid claims are filed and is not yet known. The reported settlement fund is $8,250,000. Final amounts depend on the number of valid claims and the administrator's terms.
Who qualifies for the Google Play settlement?
Key eligibility criteria include: You were younger than 13 years old when you downloaded or used the app; You downloaded or used an app from Google Play; Your use of a Google Play app happened at some point from April 1, 2015 to the present; You can affirm under oath that you used an app from Google Play during this time period. Always confirm the full class definition with the official source before filing.
Is the Google Play settlement legit?
Yes, this is a real, documented settlement. TapClaim verified the official source (Kroll Settlement Administration LLC official website). Claims are closed, so be cautious of any site that still asks you to file or pay for this settlement.
What is the claim deadline for the Google Play settlement?
The claim deadline was Sep 14, 2026, and this settlement is closed to new claims.
Is the Google Play settlement open for claims?
No, this settlement is closed to new claims.
Settlement administrator and official sources
- AdministratorKroll Settlement Administration LLC
- Administrator websiteKroll Settlement Administration LLC official websiteVisit administrator websitePrimary official source
- Official claim pageOfficial claim formView official claim pageSupporting official source
- Listing verificationLast checked Sep 26, 2026
