By Alex Perry
Publication Date: 2025-12-25 12:18:00
Dec. 25, 2025, 7:18 a.m. ET
- Consumers who made purchases on the Google Play Store between August 2016 and September 2023 may be eligible for a payout.
- Eligible users will receive a minimum of $2, with most receiving automatic payments.
- Payouts are scheduled to begin after the court approves the settlement, which is set for April 30, 2026.
If you’ve used the Google Play store, you may be entitled to cash.
Millions of Google Play users could soon receive a payout from a $700 million settlement over alleged anticompetitive practices. Attorneys general across the U.S., including Ohio AG Dave Yost, say Google overcharged consumers and monopolized app distribution in the settlement. Google has denied any wrongdoing.
Those who bought something on the Google Play Store between August 2016 and September 2023 are eligible for compensation. Here’s what to know about the payout and whether you qualify.
Who qualifies for Google’s $700 million settlement?
Consumers who made purchases on Google Play…
