The claim window for the Google Play children’s privacy settlement closed on September 14, 2026. If you are reading this shortly after that date, you are likely trying to figure out whether you can still file, or what happens now that the deadline has passed. Here is the current status, verified directly against the official settlement website.
Google Play COPPA Settlement Quick Status
| Detail | Status |
| Settlement fund | $8,250,000 |
| Case | A.B., et al. v. Google LLC, et al., Case No. 5:23-cv-03101 |
| Court | U.S. District Court, Northern District of California |
| Claim deadline | Closed, September 14, 2026 |
| Opt out / objection deadline | Closed, August 4, 2026 |
| Final approval hearing | September 24, 2026, 10:00 a.m. PT |
| Payment date | Not announced |
| Administrator | Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, 1-833-447-6416 |
What Was the Google Play COPPA Settlement About?
This settlement resolves a class action lawsuit alleging that Google and its AdMob advertising subsidiary collected, used and disclosed personal information from children under 13 through apps distributed on Google Play, without first obtaining verifiable parental consent, in violation of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and related state privacy laws. COPPA is a federal law enforced by the Federal Trade Commission that requires operators of child-directed services, or any operator that knows it is collecting data from a user under 13, to get verifiable parental consent before collecting that child’s personal information.
Google and AdMob deny the allegations and have not been found liable. They agreed to the settlement to resolve the litigation rather than continue it.
Who Was Eligible?
The settlement class covered U.S. residents who were younger than 13 years old at any time between April 1, 2015 and the present, and who downloaded or used an app from Google Play during that window where Google or AdMob allegedly collected, used or disclosed their personal information. If the class member was under 18 as of May 2026, a parent or legal guardian had to sign and submit the claim on the child’s behalf.
The Claim Deadline Has Passed. What Now?
The official settlement website states plainly that a valid, timely Claim Form was the only way to receive a payment, and that deadline was September 14, 2026. If you did not file by then, the general claim window will not reopen. If you did file, there is nothing further required unless the administrator separately contacts you about a problem with your submission.
What Happens Next
The court has scheduled a Final Approval Hearing for September 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. At that hearing, the court will decide whether to approve the settlement, the plan for distributing funds, and the amount of attorneys’ fees and costs. Google Play COPPA settlement payments will not be distributed until the court approves the settlement, and, as with any large class action, an appeal window typically follows before any money actually moves.
This sequence, approval hearing, then possible appeals, then distribution, is standard. Our guide on how long it takes to get paid after a class action settlement explains why payment can take considerably longer than the hearing date alone might suggest.
How Much Would Claimants Receive?
The official settlement does not guarantee a fixed dollar amount. Payment is a pro rata share of the net settlement fund, meaning it is divided based on the total number of valid claims filed, after administrative costs, taxes and court-approved attorneys’ fees and service awards are deducted. Some independent settlement trackers estimated a potential range in the tens to low hundreds of dollars per valid claim, though that figure was never officially confirmed and could change based on final participation numbers.
Is This Settlement Legitimate?
Yes. This is a real federal class action, and the only authorized website for the case is coppaprivacyclassaction.com, controlled by Kroll Settlement Administration under court supervision. Because this settlement involves children’s data, be especially cautious of any message urging parents to click a link or provide a child’s personal information outside of that official site, particularly now that the claim window is closed and there is no legitimate reason to be asked to file again.
For general guidance on spotting fake settlement communications, see our guide on class action settlement scams.
Google Play COPPA Settlement Timeline
| Date | Event |
| April 1, 2015 | Start of the settlement class period |
| August 4, 2026 | Opt out and objection deadline |
| September 14, 2026 | Claim form deadline |
| September 24, 2026 | Final Approval Hearing, 10:00 a.m. PT |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still file a claim for the Google Play COPPA settlement?
No. The claim deadline was September 14, 2026, and has passed. The official settlement website does not offer a way to file after that date.
Why was there a COPPA settlement against Google?
The lawsuit alleged Google and AdMob collected personal information from children under 13 through Google Play apps without verifiable parental consent, violating COPPA and related state laws. Google denies wrongdoing.
How much money will claimants get?
There is no fixed amount. Payment is a pro rata share of the $8.25 million fund based on the number of valid claims filed, and will not be confirmed until after the court approves the settlement.
When is the Google Play COPPA settlement final approval hearing?
September 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
Is coppaprivacyclassaction.com the real settlement website?
Yes. It is the only court-authorized website for this case, administered by Kroll Settlement Administration LLC.
When will payments be sent?
No date has been announced. Distribution depends on the court approving the settlement at the September 24, 2026 hearing and any appeal period being resolved.
Bottom Line
The Google Play children’s privacy settlement is now closed to new claims. The case moves next to a Final Approval Hearing on September 24, 2026, and payment to anyone who filed on time will follow only after the court approves the settlement and any appeals are resolved.
This article is for general information only and is not legal advice. Settlement terms and deadlines are set by the court and the claims administrator and can change. Always verify current details on the official settlement website before acting.
