Every dollar amount and date on this page is quoted from the official settlement document.
Avast Settlement
The FTC found that Avast collected and sold antivirus customers' browsing data to third parties without their consent, and ordered the company to pay $16.5 million. The FTC sent 103,152 payments totaling nearly $15.3 million to people who bought Avast antivirus software and filed a valid claim. The claims process has closed.
People who bought antivirus software from Avast and filed a valid claim before the deadline of June 5, 2025. Payout: 103,152 payments totaling nearly $15.3 million. Claim deadline: June 5, 2025. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 22, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
The refund covered people who bought Avast antivirus software and submitted a valid claim before the June 5, 2025 deadline.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
People who bought antivirus software from Avast and filed a valid claim before the deadline of June 5, 2025.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
Important dates
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
This record no longer has an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
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1Read the official government refund program page to confirm who is eligible and how this program distributes payments.
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2If the program requires a claim, use only the official government refund page — government refund programs never charge a fee to file.
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3Provide accurate contact and payment details exactly as the official program page requests; never share a bank login or pay to 'unlock' a refund.
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4Save any confirmation the program provides, then watch the payment status here and on the official page for distribution updates.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open
- Court approval
- Payments sent
- Distribution complete You are here
Distribution is complete; payments have been issued.
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- Claim deadline the official government refund program page · Jun 22, 2026
- Payout details the official government refund program page · Jun 22, 2026
- Eligibility the official government refund program page · Jun 22, 2026
- Payment status the official government refund program page · Jun 22, 2026
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Claim deadline
June 5, 2025
Verified Jun 22, 2026 · against the official government refund program page
The claims deadline was June 5, 2025.
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Eligibility summary
People who bought antivirus software from Avast and filed a valid claim before the deadline of June 5, 2025.
Verified Jun 22, 2026 · against the official government refund program page
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Payment status
Distribution complete
Verified Jun 22, 2026 · against the official government refund program page
The FTC distributed all available funds.
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Estimated payout
103,152 payments totaling nearly $15.3 million
Verified Jun 22, 2026 · against the official government refund program page
Common questions
Is the Avast settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Avast settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. File only through the official settlement website (www.ftc.gov); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 22, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
People who bought antivirus software from Avast and filed a valid claim before the deadline of June 5, 2025.
How much can I get from the Avast settlement?
103,152 payments totaling nearly $15.3 million. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is June 5, 2025. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
The official settlement source does not specify what documentation a claim needs. Check the official claim form before filing.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Distribution complete. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Avast Settlement pay out?
Current payment status: Distribution complete. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Avast Settlement claim form?
No claim form is needed — The claim deadline (Jun 05, 2025) has passed — this settlement is closed to new claims. Listed for reference. Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
Listed on the official settlement website.
Status history
Every status and verification change we have recorded for this settlement, newest first. We log the date we made each change; we never publish the underlying evidence link.
- Settlement published after verification.
- Verified field details updated from an official source.
Disclaimer
SettleSignal summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. You open the official claim form yourself. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.