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Waze Navigation & Live Traffic on Windows Pc

Developed By: Waze

License: Free

Rating: 4,2/5 - 8.789.564 votes

Last Updated: February 18, 2025

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 5.2.0.3
Size 76.6 MB
Release Date December 24, 24
Category Maps & Navigation Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an app to access approximate location. [see more (19)]

What's New:
Saving time & avoiding traffic is even simpler with this update:Fixed a bug so it’s easier to see the ETA when driving with Waze in landscape mode [see more]

Description from Developer:
Know what's ahead on the road with the help from other drivers. Waze is a live map that harnesses the local knowledge of tens of millions of drivers around the world. Drivers s... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Waze Navigation & Live Traffic and install on Windows PC. Waze Navigation & Live Traffic is free Maps & Navigation app, developed by Waze. Latest version of Waze Navigation & Live Traffic is 5.2.0.3, was released on 2024-12-24 (updated on 2025-02-18). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 500,000,000. Overall rating of Waze Navigation & Live Traffic is 4,2. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 8,789,564 users, 953,147 users had rated it 5*, 6,005,721 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Waze Navigation & Live Traffic on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Waze Navigation & Live Traffic on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Waze Navigation & Live Traffic on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

  1. Install using BlueStacks
  2. Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install Waze Navigation & Live Traffic using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Waze Navigation & Live Traffic" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Waze Navigation & Live Traffic on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Waze Navigation & Live Traffic" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 5.2.0.3 , 4.107.1.0.

Download Waze Navigation & Live Traffic 5.2.0.3 on Windows PC – 76.6 MB

Download Waze Navigation & Live Traffic 4.107.1.0 on Windows PC – 98 MB

Know what's ahead on the road with the help from other drivers. Waze is a live map that harnesses the local knowledge of tens of millions of drivers around the world. Drivers safely and confidently reach their everyday destinations thanks to Waze map’s GPS navigation, live traffic updates, real-time safety alerts (including roadworks, accidents, crashes, police, potholes and more), and accurate ETAs.

Make your next drive more predictable and stress-free:
• Get there faster with real-time directions, accurate ETAs and automatic rerouting based on live traffic, incidents and road closures
• Even if you know the way, avoid surprises on the road ahead with safety alerts for accidents, crashes, roadworks, objects on the road, potholes, speed bumps, sharp curves, bad weather, emergency vehicles, railway crossings and more
• Steer clear of tickets by knowing where police and red light and speed cameras are located
• Share what’s happening on the road with other drivers by reporting live incidents and hazards
• Stay informed of upcoming speed limit changes, and keep your speedometer in check
• Know which lane to be in with multi-lane guidance
• See toll pricing and choose to avoid tolls along your routes
• Add road passes and vignettes for HOV lanes and restricted traffic zones
• Find petrol/fuel stations and prices and EV charging stations along your route
• Locate and compare parking lots and their prices near your destination
• Use voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation from a variety of languages, local accents and your favourite celebrities
• Plan your next drive by checking ETAs by future departure or arrival times
• Use your favourite audio apps (for podcasts, music, news, audiobooks) directly within Waze
• Sync Waze to your car’s built-in display through Android Auto

* Some features are not available in all countries

* Waze navigation is not intended for emergency or oversized vehicles

You can manage your in-app Waze privacy settings at any time. Learn more about the Waze privacy policy here, www.waze.com/legal/privacy.
Saving time & avoiding traffic is even simpler with this update:

Fixed a bug so it’s easier to see the ETA when driving with Waze in landscape mode
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to access extra location provider commands.
Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
Allows an application to record audio.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
Allows applications to read the sync stats.
Allows applications to read the sync settings.
Allows applications to write the sync settings.
Allows an application to read the user's calendar data.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an application to broadcast sticky intents.