Waze Status Monitor
Waze Status: Is Waze Down Right Now?
Use this Waze status guide to confirm outages fast, troubleshoot navigation, traffic data, report submission, or carpool issues, and get real-time monitoring for the moment Waze goes down.
Quick Waze Status Checklist
- 1. Check community reports on Downdetector.
- 2. Force-close and relaunch the app.
- 3. Verify your GPS signal strength.
- 4. Switch to Google Maps as backup.
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We are working on adding live status checks for this service.
Check the Waze community forum
Waze does not publish a traditional status page, but the community forum and social channels surface real-time outage reports quickly.
Waze Community ForumLook for community reports
Crowd-sourced signals can confirm widespread navigation failures, traffic data issues, or login problems affecting Waze users.
Downdetector reportsVerify with independent monitoring
Use API Status Check for third-party monitoring that verifies real endpoints and tracks historical incidents for Waze.
API Status Check homeCommon Waze Issues During Outages
Navigation routes not loading
Waze may fail to calculate routes or display blank map tiles when its routing servers or map data CDN are degraded.
Traffic data not updating
Real-time traffic data, speed cameras, and hazard alerts may become stale or disappear during backend infrastructure issues.
User reports not submitting
Road hazard and police reports may fail to submit or fail to appear on other users' maps during write-path outages.
Carpool matching not working
Waze Carpool uses a separate backend. Matching, ride requests, and driver notifications can fail independently of the navigation service.
Troubleshooting Steps Before You Assume Waze Is Down
- 1
Force-close and relaunch Waze
Fully close the Waze app and reopen it to refresh the map data connection and clear any stale routing cache.
- 2
Check your GPS signal
Poor GPS accuracy can cause routing failures that appear to be app errors. Move to an open area and wait for a strong signal lock.
- 3
Toggle between Wi-Fi and mobile data
Switch your connection type to rule out local network issues. Waze requires a live data connection for real-time routing.
- 4
Clear the app cache
On Android, go to Settings > Apps > Waze > Storage and tap "Clear Cache". On iOS, offload and reinstall the app if problems persist.
- 5
Use Google Maps as a backup
If Waze is confirmed down, Google Maps (which shares map data infrastructure) provides comparable turn-by-turn navigation.
Real-Time Waze Monitoring
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Independent Waze status checks
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Incident history and uptime data
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Real-time alerts and integrations
Get notified with email alerts, RSS feeds, and webhooks when Waze experiences a new incident.
Alternative Solutions During Waze Outages
Use Google Maps
Google Maps offers real-time traffic, incident reports, and turn-by-turn navigation as a direct alternative during Waze outages.
Try Apple Maps
Apple Maps has improved significantly and provides offline maps, live traffic, and incident alerts on iOS devices.
Download offline maps in advance
Google Maps and HERE WeGo support offline maps. Download your region ahead of time to navigate without a data connection.
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Waze Status FAQ
Is Waze down right now?
Check Downdetector and API Status Check for independent monitoring. If both show spikes in reports, Waze is likely down for many users.
Why is Waze not loading routes?
Route loading failures usually indicate a routing server issue or CDN degradation. Try force-closing the app and restarting navigation.
Why is Waze traffic data wrong or missing?
Real-time traffic data can become stale during backend issues. Check Downdetector for user reports confirming a platform-wide problem.
Why can I not submit a Waze report?
Report submission failures suggest write-path degradation. The issue typically resolves within minutes as Waze restores backend connectivity.
Does Waze have a public status page?
Waze does not publish a traditional status dashboard. Check the Waze community forum and Downdetector for real-time outage reports.
How can I get Waze outage alerts?
Subscribe to alerts on API Status Check to receive real-time notifications when Waze has an incident.