A class action lawsuit was filed against Google LLC some time ago, claiming the company limited alternative billing systems for developers and restricted consumers to Google Play billing, leading to a surge in in-app purchases and in-app purchase accounts, affecting millions of Android users.
To resolve this matter, Google LLC has now agreed to a $700 million settlement. If you’re one of those who’s ever purchased an app from the Play Store or used Google Play billing for in-app purchases, you could also receive a portion from this fund.
In this article, we discuss the Google Play Store $700 Million Antitrust Settlement in detail. By reading this article, you’ll be able to check whether you’re eligible to get the payout, how much you’re likely to receive, when you can expect to get the payout, and much more.
Overview
The total fund is $700 million, of which $630 million will be distributed among consumers and $70 million will be given to the states. They have also disclosed its important dates on the portal; the deadline for exclusion and objection is 19 February 2026, and the date of the final hearing has been fixed as 30 April 2026.
What exclusion means is that if an affected individual is not willing to receive the essay settlement, he/she can exclude himself from these class members, and what objection means is that if someone has a problem with this settlement, he/she can raise the objection for it by expressing his/her concern.
| Total Settlement Amount | $700 million |
| Consumer Fund | $630 million |
| States’ Fund | $70 million |
| Eligibility Period | Aug 16, 2016 – Sept 30, 2023 |
| Who Can Get Paid | Users who bought apps or made in-app purchases |
| Location Requirement | Must have U.S., D.C., PR, or USVI address |
| Minimum Payout | $2 per eligible user |
| Payout Basis | Amount increases with higher spending |
| Exclusion / Objection Deadline | February 19, 2026 |
| Final Approval Hearing | April 30, 2026 |
Who is eligible?
To receive a payout from this settlement, you must have purchased an app from the Play Store between August 16, 2016, and September 30, 2023, or used Google Play billing for in-app purchases.
Additionally, your address in your Google payments profile is in one of the 50 United States, D.C., Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. If you fulfill both these requirements, then it is certain that you will receive a payout from this settlement.
What is required to do?
You don’t need to do anything to receive your share of the settlement funds. Payments are being sent directly to eligible individuals’ PayPal or Venmo accounts and will be sent to the same email address you used to purchase the app or make the in-app purchase.
If you do not have a PayPal or Venmo account with the email address used for the in-app purchase, you should create one as soon as possible to avoid any problems receiving payment. If you do not have access to that email address, you will be able to choose a supplementary payment option.
The option to receive supplemental payments from this settlement is not yet available; it is likely that this option will become available after processing of automatic payments. To stay updated in this regard, you are requested to regularly visit the settlement portal.
How much will be received?
Each class member in this settlement will receive a minimum of $2. Furthermore, the amount will be proportionately based on user spending between 2016 and 2023, with higher spending resulting in a higher payout.
How much payment you will receive through this settlement service depends on how much you have spent. If the amount given by you to your husband is $500, then in this situation the amount you will receive will be more than this amount, whether it is $550 or $600.
When to expect the payout?
Details regarding when payments for this class action settlement will begin have yet to be officially disclosed. It is most expected that if it receives final approval without appeal, it will begin within 90 days.
The hearing for final approval is proposed to be held on 30th April 2026. If approval is received on this date without any appeal, then we can expect that the payment will be received before the last week of July 2026.
Disclaimer: Google Play Store $700M settlement details are for informational purposes only. Verify eligibility and payout info through official settlement sources.