Google Play Children’s Privacy Settlement, Does Your Child Qualify for a Payment? File Your Claim by Sep 14,  A.B. et al. v. Google LLC, et al., No. 5:23-cv-03101

Google Play Children’s Privacy Settlement — Key Facts

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$8,250,000
Claim Deadline	September 14, 2026
Who Qualifies	U.S. residents who were under age 13 at any time from April 1, 2015 to the present when they downloaded or used a Google Play app and had personal information collected by Google or AdMob
Estimated Payout Per Person	Pro-rata share of the net fund — exact amount depends on total valid claims filed
Proof Required	No documentation required — self-attestation under penalty of perjury
Settlement Status	Proposed — Final Approval Hearing September 24, 2026
Opt-Out / Objection Deadline	August 4, 2026
Court & Case Number	U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, No. 5:23-cv-03101
Specific Law Alleged	Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA); related state privacy laws
Administrator	Kroll Settlement Administration LLC — (833) 447-6416
Official Claim Website	coppaprivacyclassaction.com
Last Updated	May 30, 2026

Google’s $8.25 million children’s privacy settlement — A.B. et al. v. Google LLC, et al., No. 5:23-cv-03101 — is a class action filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging Google and its AdMob advertising unit illegally collected personal information from children under 13 who used apps on Google Play without parental consent. The claim form is now live at coppaprivacyclassaction.com. If your child downloaded or used apps from Google Play at any time since April 1, 2015, while under the age of 13, you may qualify for a payment. The deadline to file is September 14, 2026.

Who Is Google and Why Are They Facing a Children’s Privacy Lawsuit?

Google LLC is the world’s largest digital advertising company, operating Google Play — the primary app marketplace for Android devices — along with its subsidiary AdMob Google Inc., which provides advertising technology used inside those apps. Google Play hosts millions of apps, including games and educational tools explicitly marketed toward children.

The lawsuit focuses on apps in Google’s “Designed for Families” program. Plaintiffs allege that Google’s AdMob software — embedded in those apps — collected personal data from children under 13 and used it for targeted advertising without first obtaining verifiable parental consent as required by federal law. This case sits at the center of a long-running legal battle between Google and child privacy advocates. In 2019, Google paid $170 million to the FTC and New York State to settle separate allegations that YouTube violated COPPA by collecting data from children watching kids’ content. This settlement is the latest chapter.

How Google and AdMob Allegedly Collected Children’s Personal Data Through Google Play Apps

The case centers on Google’s AdMob advertising SDK — a piece of software installed inside apps — that plaintiffs allege tracked children’s behavior, location, and device identifiers to build advertising profiles. When parents downloaded games like Fun Kid Racing or GummyBear and Friends Speed Racing for their children, they had no reason to think a child-targeted app was quietly feeding their kid’s personal data into Google’s ad network.

Plaintiffs allege that Google operates the Google Play Store and, through its AdMob entities, provides ad tech including an SDK that can enable data collection used for advertising, and that certain apps aimed at kids were allegedly mislabeled or insufficiently age-gated, resulting in data collection and ad practices that plaintiffs say violate COPPA-related requirements.

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) makes it illegal to collect personal information — including persistent identifiers, geolocation data, and behavioral data — from any child under 13 without first obtaining verifiable parental consent. The lawsuit alleges Google bypassed this requirement at scale.

For context on how Google’s pattern of children’s privacy cases has unfolded across multiple settlements, this case follows the same legal theory as prior COPPA enforcement actions. You can also see how this case compares to other active settlements you may qualify for in 2026.

Law360 reported on the $8.25 million settlement in this case, with lead counsel from Silver Golub & Teitell LLP, including David S. Golub, Steven L. Bloch, and Ian W. Sloss.

Google denies all wrongdoing and denies that any legal violation occurred. No court has ruled on the merits of the claims. Both sides agreed to settle to avoid the costs and uncertainties of continued litigation.

If your child downloaded or used any app from Google Play at any time since April 1, 2015, while under the age of 13, this settlement may directly affect your family.

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Does Your Child Qualify for the Google Play Children’s Privacy Settlement?

Here is exactly how to know whether your child is included.

Your child likely qualifies if:

• They are a U.S. resident
• They were under 13 years old at any point during the Settlement Class Period — April 1, 2015 to the present
• They downloaded or used at least one app from the Google Play Store during that time while under age 13
• Google or AdMob allegedly collected, used, or disclosed their personal information through that app

Your child does NOT qualify if:

• They were 13 or older when they used Google Play apps during the relevant period
• They did not use an Android device or Google Play app — this settlement does not cover Apple App Store apps
• They are not a U.S. resident

You do not need to identify a specific app. The class covers any Google Play app used by a child under 13 during the class period where Google or AdMob allegedly collected personal data. No documentation is required to file — you simply attest under penalty of perjury that you meet the eligibility criteria.

Google Play Users Outside California — Are They Still Covered?

Yes. This is a federal class action in the Northern District of California, and the settlement class covers all U.S. residents who meet the age and Google Play usage criteria. It does not matter which state your family lives in. Whether your child used Google Play apps in Texas, Florida, New York, or anywhere else in the United States, they can file a claim.

If you are unsure whether your child qualifies for the Google Play children’s privacy settlement, a free consultation with a data privacy attorney can help you evaluate your situation before the September 14, 2026 deadline.

What Google Play Settlement Class Members Could Receive from the $8.25 Million Fund

The full $8,250,000 settlement fund covers payments to eligible claimants, plus notice costs, settlement administration, taxes, and court-approved attorney’s fees and service awards for the named plaintiffs.

Your child’s individual payment comes from the net fund remaining after those deductions — distributed pro-rata among everyone who files a valid claim. That means the more people who file, the smaller each individual payment. The estimated class size ranges from 3.8 million to 10 million children who downloaded apps and had their information collected by Google. With that many potential claimants, individual payments are expected to be modest.

No specific per-person dollar figure has been confirmed by the settlement administrator. The notice is clear: you will receive your proportional share. Filing is still worth doing — it costs nothing and takes minutes.

Any settlement payment may be taxable. Consult a tax professional if you have questions about how your child’s payment will be treated.

What Could Families Receive If This Case Had Gone to Trial?

No money is guaranteed until the court grants final approval at the September 24, 2026 hearing. Had the case proceeded to trial, plaintiffs would have sought compensatory and statutory damages under COPPA and related state privacy laws. Recoveries at trial are unpredictable and would have depended on class certification, the strength of expert testimony on data collection practices, and the jury. Settling provides a guaranteed recovery — even if modest — for millions of children without years of additional litigation.

How to File Your Child’s Google Play Privacy Settlement Claim Before September 14, 2026

Step 1 — Go to the official settlement website: coppaprivacyclassaction.com/claim-form or use the direct link: forms.ksacms.com/efiling/fr/eform/COPPAPrivacyClassAction_claimform/new

Step 2 — If your child is under 18, a parent or legal guardian must file on their behalf. Have the child’s name, date of birth, and your contact information ready.

Step 3 — Confirm eligibility: attest that the child was under 13, lives in the U.S., and downloaded or used a Google Play app during the class period (April 1, 2015 to present).

Step 4 — Submit the form online by September 14, 2026. If mailing a paper form, it must be postmarked by September 14, 2026. Mail to the address provided on the official settlement website.

Step 5 — Save your confirmation. Keep a copy of your submission in case Kroll Settlement Administration needs to follow up.

Step 6 — Watch your mail or email. Payments will be sent after final court approval on September 24, 2026, and after any appeals are resolved.

Takes about 5 minutes to complete.

Should Google Play Settlement Class Members Opt Out or Object Before August 4, 2026?

What Does Opting Out of the Google Play Settlement Mean for Your Rights?

If you opt out by August 4, 2026, your child will not receive any payment from this settlement, but you retain the right to file a separate individual lawsuit against Google for the same COPPA claims. Individual litigation requires hiring your own attorney at your own expense, with no guarantee of recovery. Most families should stay in the class unless they have specific legal advice recommending otherwise.

How to Object to the Google Play Settlement Terms Before August 4, 2026

Objecting means telling the court you believe the settlement is unfair — while still remaining in the class and staying eligible for a payment. Your objection must be postmarked no later than August 4, 2026 and filed with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, 280 South 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95113. The settlement website provides exact formatting requirements.

If you are considering opting out or objecting to the Google Play children’s privacy settlement, speaking with a data privacy attorney before August 4, 2026 is strongly recommended.

Google Play Children’s Privacy Lawsuit — Key Dates and Deadlines, 2026

Milestone	Date
Class Period Begins	April 1, 2015
Case Filed	June 2023
Court Denied Google’s Motion to Dismiss	June 18, 2024
Settlement Proposed / Filed with Court	January 14, 2026
Settlement Website Goes Live	2026 (following preliminary approval)
Opt-Out Deadline	August 4, 2026
Objection Deadline	August 4, 2026
Claim Filing Deadline	September 14, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	September 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PST
Expected Payment Date	TBD — pending final approval and resolution of any appeals

Google Play Children’s Privacy Lawsuit — Frequently Asked Questions, No. 5:23-cv-03101

Is there a class action settlement against Google for children’s privacy violations on Google Play right now? 

Yes. A.B. et al. v. Google LLC, et al., No. 5:23-cv-03101, is a proposed $8,250,000 settlement pending final approval by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The claim form is live at coppaprivacyclassaction.com and the filing deadline is September 14, 2026.

Does my child need to do anything right now to be included in the Google Play settlement? 

Your child is automatically a Settlement Class Member if they qualify — but they will receive no payment unless you file a claim form by September 14, 2026. Filing is the only way to get paid.

How much will my child receive from the Google Play children’s privacy settlement?

 The exact amount is unknown until all valid claims are counted. Payments come from the net settlement fund on a pro-rata basis — meaning each claimant gets an equal proportional share. With a class estimated at 3.8 to 10 million children, individual payments may be small. No final per-person figure has been published by the administrator.

When will Google Play settlement payments be sent?

 The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for September 24, 2026. Payments will be distributed after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved. No specific payment date has been set beyond that.

What specific laws does Google allegedly violate in this case? 

The lawsuit alleges violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), 15 U.S.C. § 6501 et seq., plus related state privacy laws. COPPA prohibits operators of websites and online services directed at children — or operators with actual knowledge they are collecting information from children — from collecting personal data without verifiable parental consent.

Can I file a separate lawsuit against Google instead of joining this settlement?

Yes, if you opt out by August 4, 2026. But individual litigation means hiring your own attorney, funding your own case, and accepting the risk of no recovery. The settlement provides a guaranteed payment. Most families should file a claim rather than opt out.

My child used Google Play apps years ago — are they still covered?

Yes. The class period runs from April 1, 2015 to the present. If your child used Google Play apps while under age 13 at any point since April 2015, they are likely included in the settlement class.

Do I need a lawyer to file a Google Play children’s privacy settlement claim?

No. You can file directly at coppaprivacyclassaction.com in about 5 minutes. No documentation is required. If you have questions about eligibility or whether opting out makes sense for your situation, a free consultation with a data privacy attorney can help.

Sources Used in This Google Play Children’s Privacy Settlement Article

• Official Settlement Website — A.B. et al. v. Google LLC, et al., coppaprivacyclassaction.com: https://www.coppaprivacyclassaction.com/
• Official FAQ Page, coppaprivacyclassaction.com/faq: https://www.coppaprivacyclassaction.com/faq
• Official Claim Form: https://forms.ksacms.com/efiling/fr/eform/COPPAPrivacyClassAction_claimform/new?form-version=1&fr-wizard-page=section-1
• Silver Golub & Teitell LLP — Law360 Reports on $8.25M Settlement, January 14, 2026: https://www.sgtlaw.com/media/news/2026-01-14-law360-reports-on-8-million-settlement-agreement-in-google-kids-app-case

Prepared by the AllAboutLawyer.com Editorial Team and reviewed for factual accuracy against the official court-authorized settlement website (coppaprivacyclassaction.com), the FAQ page, and the official claim form, reviewed May 30, 2026. Last Updated: May 30, 2026.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by state and individual circumstances differ. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified attorney.