Google agrees to settle UK app developers' lawsuit for $353 million

Google has reached a £353.21 million (£260 million) settlement with app developers in a mass lawsuit, according to a deal published on Thursday, according to a statement from academic Barry Rodger, who led the case. The claim, previously valued at over £1 billion, sought compensation for developers who sold apps on Google's Play Store in the United Kingdom.

The case, which was set to go to trial at London's Competition Appeal Tribunal, was dropped following the settlement agreement. The 19-page settlement document states that Google believes it has strong defenses to Rodger's claim, but it does not admit liability or wrongdoing. The settlement would provide meaningful financial compensation for developers who sold apps on the Play Store between August 2018 and July 2026, with an additional £100 million allocated for legal costs.