Avast antivirus FTC refunds settlement
In the Matter of Avast Limited, Avast Software s.r.o., and Jumpshot, Inc. (FTC refunds; not a class action)
Also known as Avast refund; Avast settlement; FTC Avast; Avast browsing data; C-4805
The FTC said Avast collected and sold users' browsing information to third parties without consent.
Copied from the official notice. Last compared Nov 4, 2026.
- You could get
- A share of the fund $16.5 million fund, split among everyone who files.
Source
“Respondents must pay to the Commission $16,500,000”
From the court record: FTC final consent package: Complaint and Decision and Order, In the Matter of Avast Limited et al., Docket No. C-4805. Last compared Nov 4, 2026.
- Payments
- Paid Payments issued; the settlement administrator (the company that handles claims) has not published the date. Has it paid yet? See payment status.
Source
“The FTC first sent payments in December 2025, which resulted in more than $13.5 million in refunds. Because there is still money remaining in the fund, the FTC is sending 91,093 payments totaling more than $1.5 million to people who accepted their first payment.”
From the administrator site: FTC refund page: Avast Settlement. Last compared Nov 4, 2026.
- Claims
- Closed Jun 5, 2025
Source
“The claims deadline was June 5, 2025.”
From the administrator site: FTC refund page: Avast Settlement. Last compared Nov 4, 2026.
- Who can file
- Bought Avast antivirus, Aug 2014 to Jan 2020, and filed a claim
Source
“Because there is still money remaining in the fund, the FTC is sending 91,093 payments totaling more than $1.5 million to people who accepted their first payment.”
From the administrator site: FTC refund page: Avast Settlement. Last compared Nov 4, 2026.
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S.
Source
“If you bought antivirus software from Avast between August 2014 and January 2020, you could be eligible for a payment from a recent settlement in the FTC’s lawsuit.”
From the administrator site: FTC consumer alert, May 1, 2025: Money for Avast antivirus software users. Last compared Nov 4, 2026.
Quick answers
How much is the Avast antivirus FTC refunds settlement payout?
A share of the fund. $16.5 million fund, split among everyone who files.
Can I still file a claim for the Avast antivirus FTC refunds settlement?
No. Claims closed on Jun 5, 2025.
When is the Avast antivirus FTC refunds settlement payout date?
Payments issued; the administrator has not published the date.
Is the Avast antivirus FTC refunds settlement legit?
The administrator is Federal Trade Commission, and the official site is www.ftc.gov. Real notices point there; if a link in a message goes anywhere else, do not use it.
The official site never asks you to pay to file.
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Case details
- Case
- In the Matter of Avast Limited, Avast Software s.r.o., and Jumpshot, Inc. (FTC refunds; not a class action)
- Court
- Federal Trade Commission administrative proceeding (no court)
- Case number
- FTC Docket No. C-4805
- Administrator
- Federal Trade Commission
- Official site
- www.ftc.gov
- Settlement fund
- $16.5 million
- Full payout terms
- Share of $16.5 million; over $13.5M then $1.5M sent
- Effort
- Easy, about 4 minutes
Other dates
- Final approval granted
- From the court order we read.Date the FTC issued its final Decision and Order against Avast (Docket No. C-4805, 'ISSUED: June 26, 2024'), read on the FTC's final consent package. It is an FTC administrative consent order, not a court's approval of a class settlement. Source: court record
The court’s exact words
If you bought antivirus software from Avast between August 2014 and January 2020, you could be eligible for a payment from a recent settlement in the FTC’s lawsuit.
Quoted from the official notice. Read the notice for the full definition.
Our notes: This is not a class action. It is an FTC administrative consent order (issued June 26, 2024) requiring Avast to pay $16.5 million, which the FTC used for refunds to people who bought Avast antivirus software between August 2014 and January 2020 and filed a valid claim by June 5, 2025. Eligible users were emailed a claim number and confirmation code.
You may be included if you bought Avast antivirus software between August 2014 and January 2020 and filed a claim by June 5, 2025.
It covers second-round payments only for people who accepted their first payment.
Sources and checks (3)
Every fact people act on was copied from the official source and compared with it. How we check
What changedLast change Nov 4, 2026
- Payment-status page created. The FTC issued its final order on June 26, 2024; the FTC says it first sent payments in December 2025 and is now sending a second round of 91,093 payments. source document
Questions
I already filed. What now?
If your claim was filed on time and accepted, it is in the pool. The administrator pays, usually after final approval and any appeals. Contact the administrator with your claim ID if something looks wrong. Never pay anyone to check on a claim.