Open for claims · closes September 14, 2026
Google Play children's privacy settlement pays an estimated $40 to $200 from $8.25 million, no proof, by September 14, 2026
Last checked July 10, 2026
Google and AdMob agreed to pay $8.25 million to settle claims that advertising code inside Google Play apps collected personal data from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent, which COPPA requires. The administrator estimates $40 to $200 per valid claim, and the final figure depends on how many people file.
The claim deadline is September 14, 2026, and late claims are not accepted. No proof of download or purchase is required. The case is A.B. v. Google, 5:23-cv-03101 in the Northern District of California, and Google and AdMob deny wrongdoing.
Filing is free on the official site. Payout is a discovery app, not a law firm, and cannot guarantee a payment.
How the payout amount is decided
Fees and costs come out of $8.25 million, then the rest is split equally among valid claims. The $40 to $200 range is the administrator's estimate of where that lands. If more people file than expected, the payment drops toward $40 or below. If fewer file, it rises toward $200. Nothing is fixed until the count is final.
Who qualifies
- You were under 13 when you downloaded or used a Google Play app at any time from April 1, 2015 to the settlement date.
- Google or AdMob collected your personal information through that app.
- You are a U.S. resident. Adults file for themselves; parents or guardians file for current minors.
When money arrives
Final court approval is pending, and the administrator says it will send email updates on the approval and distribution timeline. Payment follows approval and any appeals after the September 14, 2026 deadline.
How to file
Review eligibility at coppaprivacyclassaction.com, then complete the online form on the Kroll Settlement Administration portal linked below. Give your contact information and attest to eligibility for yourself or your child. Submit by September 14, 2026. Or let Payout file it for you, free.
Questions about the Google Play Children's Privacy settlement
How much does the Google Play COPPA settlement pay?
The administrator estimates $40 to $200 per valid claim from the $8.25 million fund. The exact amount depends on how many claims are filed.
Can a parent file for a child?
Yes. Parents or legal guardians file on behalf of qualifying current minors, and adults who were under 13 during the class period file for themselves.
Are late claims accepted?
No. The administrator states that claims after September 14, 2026 will not be accepted.
Is this the only one you are in?
Probably not. Payout checks nearly 100 open settlements against what you have bought and where you have lived, then files the ones you qualify for. Free. The administrator pays you.