Who files the Google Play COPPA claim — the parent or the child?

If the child is currently under 18, a parent or legal guardian must file. Adults 18 and older who were affected as children may file on their own.

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Google Play Children's Privacy Class Action Settlement

Settlement Amount
$8,250,000

Claim Deadline
September 14, 2026

Total Fund
$8.25 Million

Google has agreed to pay $8.25 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it illegally collected data from children under 13 who downloaded apps from the Google Play store, in violation of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If your child used Google Play apps at any time from April 1, 2015 to the present while under age 13, they may be entitled to a cash payment. Parents can file on behalf of minor children. No proof of specific apps or downloads required. Claim deadline is September 14, 2026.

Do I Qualify?

You may be eligible if:

You are a U.S. resident who was younger than 13 at any time between April 1, 2015 and the present
You downloaded or used an app from the Google Play store during that time
Google or AdMob allegedly collected or disclosed your personal information
Adults who used Google Play as a child during the class period can file
If the claimant is currently under 18, a parent or legal guardian must file on their behalf

File your claim through the official settlement website.

File Your Claim →

What Happened?

The lawsuit A.B., et al. v. Google LLC alleged that Google and its ad subsidiary AdMob collected personal information from children under 13 — including device identifiers, location data, and behavioral data used for advertising — without obtaining verifiable parental consent required by COPPA.

Plaintiffs alleged apps distributed through Google Play served targeted ads to children using this improperly collected data. Google denies all wrongdoing.

How to File Your Claim

Go to coppaprivacyclassaction.com
Click Submit Claim
Enter the child's name, date of birth, and confirm they used Google Play apps while under age 13
If the child is currently under 18, a parent or guardian must complete and sign the form
No proof of specific apps or receipts required
Submit online by September 14, 2026

Mail option: A.B. et al. v. Google LLC, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 5391, New York, NY 10150-5391

Questions: Call (833) 447-6416

How Much Will I Actually Get?

Payments are pro rata cash from the $8.25 million fund. Estimated payouts are $40–$200 per valid claim depending on how many claims are filed. No documentation is required.

Last reviewed: June 24, 2026 | Information verified from court records and official settlement documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

My child is now older than 13. Can they still get paid?

Yes. Eligibility depends on whether they were under 13 when they used Google Play, not their current age.

Who files — the parent or the child?

If the child is currently under 18, a parent or guardian must file. Adults 18 and older who were affected as children may file on their own.

What information do I need?

The child's name, date of birth, and confirmation they used Google Play apps while under 13. No receipts are required.

Is the settlement finalized?

Not yet. The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for September 24, 2026. Claims are being accepted now.