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Google Play Children's Privacy $8.25M Settlement
By the Class Action Buddy Editorial Team · Last reviewed July 23, 2026 · ✓ verified against the official COPPA settlement site and multiple independent settlement trackers
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Who Was Eligible?
Who the settlement covered:
- The person downloaded or used an app from the Google Play store while younger than age 13, at any time between April 1, 2015 and now.
- You are (or are filing on behalf of) that individual as a parent or legal guardian.
- If the class member is still a minor (under 18), the claim must be submitted and signed by a parent or legal guardian.
How Much Did It Pay?
The settlement creates an $8.25 million fund. After court-approved attorneys' fees (up to 30%) and administrative costs, the remainder is divided among everyone who files a valid claim, so payments are pro-rata. Current estimates put individual payments in the $40 to $200 range — the exact amount depends on how many families file. More claims means smaller checks; fewer claims means larger ones.
How this claim was filed
This settlement is closed, so the steps below are kept for reference only — they no longer lead anywhere you can file.
- Confirm eligibility — a child used a Google Play app while under 13 on or after April 1, 2015.
- File by September 14, 2026 — the claim deadline, free, at the official site (COPPAPrivacyClassAction.com) in about five minutes.
- No documentation required. If the class member is a minor, a parent or legal guardian must sign and submit the claim.
- Choose your payment method and keep your confirmation. Payments are expected after final approval, likely in late 2026 or 2027.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline to file a claim for the Google Play Children's Privacy $8.25M Settlement?
The deadline to file a claim was Sep 14, 2026, and it has passed. Claims are no longer accepted for this settlement.
How much can I receive from the Google Play Children's Privacy $8.25M Settlement?
The maximum payout per eligible claimant is up to $200. Actual payments may be lower depending on the total number of valid claims filed and the available settlement fund.
Did I need proof of purchase for the Google Play Children's Privacy $8.25M Settlement?
No proof of purchase was required — claims could be made on a sworn statement, without receipts, photos, or product packaging.
Who qualifies for the Google Play children's privacy settlement?
Anyone who downloaded or used an app from the Google Play store while younger than 13 at any time between April 1, 2015 and now. A parent or legal guardian files for a class member who is still a minor.
How much is the Google Play children's privacy settlement worth?
The fund is $8.25 million. After fees and costs, it is split among valid claimants; current estimates are roughly $40 to $200 per filer, depending on how many claims are submitted.
Do I need proof to file?
No documentation is required. You just confirm the child used a Google Play app while under 13. If the class member is under 18, a parent or guardian must submit the claim.
What is the deadline and when will payments arrive?
The claim deadline is September 14, 2026. If the court grants final approval with no appeals, payments would likely be distributed in late 2026 or 2027.
Primary source: the official settlement administrator’s website named in the court-approved class notice. We track this settlement from public settlement-notice sources; a single official administrator claim URL was not on file, so confirm the details on the official settlement website before you file.
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