Google Play
Kids Used Google Play? You May Qualify for a Payment
Google faces claims it tracked and targeted children under 13 on Google Play apps without parental consent. Parents may be able to claim a cash payment from a proposed $8.25 million settlement — no receipts required.
Key facts
- Claim deadline
- Sep 14, 2026
- Potential payment
- 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.
- Proof listed
- No proof requirement listed
- Status
- Open
- Final hearing
- Sep 24, 2026
- Settlement fund
- $8,250,000
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.
Plain-language overview
Who may qualify?
Eligibility depends on the dates, products, locations, and other terms listed for this claim. Review any criteria below and the official terms before deciding whether it may apply to you.
- 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 this settlement is 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.
