Could you be due compensation from the Google Play Store claim?

The Google Play Store Claim is a competition claim alleging that Google restricted competition and overcharged for apps and digital content sold through the Play Store. The case centres on how Google controls the Play Store ecosystem. 

It’s alleged that: 

• Google limited alternative ways for developers to distribute apps 
• Developers were required to use Google’s payment system  
• Commissions of up to 30% were applied to purchases 
• These costs were passed on to users.

The claim argues this reduced competition and led to higher prices. 

You’re likely included if you: 

• Bought an app, digital content, or made an in-app purchase or subscription (excluding Google’s own apps) through the UK Google Play Store.
• Made at least one eligible purchase between 1 October 2015 and 30 January 2026.
• Made the purchase on an Android smartphone or tablet with Google Play pre-installed.
• Were living or established in the UK on the relevant date for your purchase(s). This is 18 July 2022 for purchases made up to that date, or 30 January 2026 for purchases made after 18 July 2022.

This can include purchases made for yourself or on behalf of someone else. This also applies to both individuals and businesses.

The claim is being brought by Liz Coll, who is acting as the class representative on behalf of affected users. 

This is an opt-out claim. This means you are automatically included in the group action, and could be due compensation, unless you say you don’t want to take part. A court-approved class representative brings the claim on behalf of the whole group, and specialist lawyers run the case in the interests of everyone included. Individual consumers are not assessed or contacted at this stage. Nevertheless, affected individuals will likely need to register to receive compensation when the claims site opens. 

No compensation amount has been determined at this stage. If the claim succeeds, the court will decide whether consumers paid higher prices and how compensation should be calculated. The amount any individual receives would depend on factors such as the products purchased and the court’s assessment of any overcharge. There is no guarantee of compensation.

At this stage, class members do not need to do anything, although they can register for updates. If the case succeeds, there would usually be a process for eligible customers to register in order to receive any compensation awarded.  

A group action claim allows people affected by the same issue to take action together. This strength in numbers helps stand up to big organisations. Join the Claim helps connect people with law firms so these actions have a real impact. 

No. Join the Claim is not a law firm. We explain what the ruling means, help you understand eligibility and signpost you to the official site.  

Opt-out claims work differently to other types of legal action. If you are eligible, you are automatically included in the case unless you choose to opt out. There are no costs to be included in an opt-out claim. If the claim succeeds, deductions (if any) would be explained by the law firm responsible for distributing compensation.