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Waze

Navigation built by its drivers

Launched in Israel in 2008, Waze gets its traffic data from the people driving: jams, crashes and speed traps are reported by users. Google bought it in 2013 and runs it separately, and delivery drivers and commuters rely on it to dodge a blockage the maps do not know about yet.

Within this atlas it appears in 15 markets: United States, Brazil, Mexico, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Argentina, Colombia, Canada, Peru, Australia, Chile, Israel, New Zealand.

Key facts

Developer
Google
Launched
2008
Platforms
iOS · Android
Category
Tools
Official website
www.waze.com

Where it is used

15

Frequently asked questions

5 Q&A
What is Waze?

Waze is a tools app developed by Google and launched in 2008. Navigation built by its drivers. Launched in Israel in 2008, Waze gets its traffic data from the people driving: jams, crashes and speed traps are reported by users.

Who develops Waze?

Google. The product launched in 2008 and runs on iOS · Android.

In which countries is Waze popular?

Within this atlas it appears in 15 markets: United States, Brazil, Mexico, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Argentina, Colombia, Canada, Peru, Australia, Chile, Israel, New Zealand.

What is the official website of Waze?

The official site is https://www.waze.com.

What kind of app is Waze?

It belongs to the tools category, alongside 210 other apps in this index.

Sources

Updated 2026-11-12
Cite this pageWorld Sites & Apps. “What is Waze? Developer, launch year and countries”. 2026. https://abcvv.com/a/waze.html