Published
January 22, 2026
Updated
July 25, 2026
The YouTube privacy settlement concerned certain children who watched child-directed content. The January 21, 2026 claim deadline has passed.
Status
Closed to New Claims
January 21, 2026 deadline passed
Claim Deadline
January 21, 2026
Filing period is closed
Benefit
Pro Rata Cash
$30 Million
Proof Required
No
See the proof section below
Settlement Status: Closed to New Claims
Award: Varies
Proof required: No
Claim Deadline: January 21, 2026 (Passed)
What is the $30M YouTube Privacy Settlement About?
July 2026 Update: The $30M YouTube Privacy Settlement is closed to new claims because the January 21, 2026 deadline has passed.
If your child was under 13 years old and watched kid-focused videos on YouTube at any time between July 1, 2013 and April 1, 2020 in the United States you might be part of a new $30 million class action settlement.
The Google & Youtube childrens' privacy open class action lawsuit claims that Google and YouTube collected personal data from children without parental consent while they watched certain Youtube videos such as cartoons, nursery rhymes, and other child-directed videos. Google denies doing anything wrong but agreed to settle the case to avoid more litigation costs.
The settlement resolves the class action complaint, filed as Hubbard v. Google, No. 5:19-cv-07016, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California in San Jose, CA.
Who Is Eligible for a Payout?
You may be included if you or your child were in the United States, were under 13 years old at any time from July 1, 2013 to April 1, 2020, and watched content allegedly directed to children on YouTube.Free settlement alerts
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What is the Total Settlement Amount?
Google will pay a massive $30,000,000 settlement to American consumers. The fund will pay money to eligible settlement class members, notice and administration costs, taxes, attorneys fees and expenses, and service awards of up to $1,500 per guardian for the Settlement Class Representatives. No remaining funds will be returned to Google.How Much Will I Get?
After expenses and court approved fees, the remaining fund will be distributed pro rata to eligible claimants. The amount you receive will depend on the number of valid claims. If funds remain after distribution, the remainder will go to a court approved organization.How Do I File a Claim?
Before the deadline, a Claim Form could be submitted at the settlement website or by mail. If the settlement class member was under 18, a parent or legal guardian had to complete and sign the claim. The filing deadline was January 21, 2026.What Are the Important Dates?
Deadlines appear as placeholders in the notice and will be finalized on the settlement website.• Claim Deadline: January 21, 2026
• Exclusion (Opt Out) Deadline: December 8, 2025
• Objection Deadline: December 8, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: January 13, 2026
If I Do Nothing
If you do nothing, you will not get any money from the settlement and you will be bound by the Court's decisions. A timely Claim Form was required to request payment.Is Proof or Documentation Required to File a Claim??
No proof of purchase or video history is required to file a claim for the YouTube Privacy Settlement.You will ll just need to confirm that your child (or you, if under 13 during the covered period) watched child-directed videos on YouTube between July 1, 2013, and April 1, 2020.
If the claimant is still a minor or was under 13 during that time, a parent or legal guardian must complete and sign the claim form. You will need to attest to the truth under penalty of perjury that your child (or you, if under 13 during the covered period) watched child-directed videos on YouTube between July 1, 2013, and April 1, 2020.
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Is It Safe To Share My Child's Information?
Claim details are entered on the court-authorized administrator’s secure site. Do not post a minor’s info publicly. File only at YouTubePrivacySettlement.com.My Child Is Now Over 18 But Was Under 13 During The Class Period. Can We File?
Yes. Eligibility is based on being under 13 between July 1, 2013 and April 1, 2020. If they are now 18 or older, they may file their own claim.I Have More Than One Eligible Child. Do I File Multiple Claims?
Yes. A separate claim could be submitted for each eligible child through the January 21, 2026 deadline.Does Watching On YouTube Kids Count?
Viewing child-directed content on YouTube or YouTube Kids during the class period may qualify for a potential claim.Can I File If We Used A Shared Family Account?
Yes. Eligibility is about the viewer's age during the class period and watching child-directed content during the class period, not whether the account was shared.How Do I Exclude Myself?
To get out of the settlement, submit an exclusion request online at YouTubePrivacySettlement.com by 11:59 p.m. pacific time by December 8, 2025, or mail a letter postmarked by the same date.. A parent or legal guardian must submit and sign for any minor under 18. Include your name, the minor's name if applicable, address, phone number, and signature.How Do I Object?
To object, send a letter to the Court by December 8, 2025. Include your name, address, phone, email, any lawyer's contact info, whether your objection applies only to you or others, the reasons you object, a sworn statement under penalty of perjury that you or the minor are class members, and your signature. You may also file a claim by January 21, 2026 even if you objected.Who Are the Lawyers in the $30M YouTube Settlement
The Court appointed Silver Golub & Teitell LLP and Pritzker Levine LLP as the official lawyers, or Class Counsel. They will request attorney fees up to 30 percent of the fund plus up to $250,000 in expenses, subject to Court approval.When Will I Be Paid?
Payments will be made only if the Court approves the settlement and after any appeals are resolved. This process can take time (typically months, sometimes a couple of years).$30 Million YouTube Child Privacy Settlement Notice
Sources
• Official Settlement Notice• Settlement Website
• Class Action FAQ
• Official Settlement Documents
Filing Class Action Settlement Claims
Please submit only truthful information. False claims can be rejected and may carry penalties. If you are unsure whether you qualify, visit the settlement website or contact the administrator. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer advocacy and class action news site and is not a class action administrator or a law firm. OpenClassActions participates in the Amazon affiliate program and this post may contain affiliate links.
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Status
Closed to New Claims
Deadline
January 21, 2026
Passed
Settlement Amount
$30 Million
Benefit
Pro Rata Cash
Proof Required
No
Official Website
YouTube Privacy Settlement
