Please offer an ad-free version of Waze.
I'm pretty sick of seeing Taco Bells, Ramada Inns, and Smart Water pop up on my map. I'd pay up to $5 for a version of Waze without advertisements.
Thanks for your feedback. At this time, this doesn't fit on our roadmap, but we'll keep it in mind for future product planning.
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NDfan131 commented
Had a waze account from the beginning. Loved the app and the way users can contribute but stopped using it once the ads starting hitting our screens. It's been about a year since I last checked so I signed in and tried it yesterday only to find larger ads than there were before. If I could add all 1,000 of my votes to this suggestion I would do it. Please offer an ad free paid version for a reasonable price. Heading back to Google Maps. Will check in again in 6 months.
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Anonymous commented
The popup ads that cover a big chunk of the screen and need interaction to clear need to go. Downright dangerous in a driving app. The icons on the map I can live with, but I'd like to be able to block categories, like fast food, hotels, gas stations, etc. It would keep the map uncluttered and actually be better for advertisers. You's only see the places you are interested in and they highlight better.
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Anonymous commented
New user that won't be an OLD user if the ads keep,popping up on my phone. I would pay 5 bucks and a renewal every year for 3 bucks to,stop ads completely.
You guys are basically using my car to create the app and then not giving me any options to ad free myself...even if I want to pay.
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Anonymous commented
Is there a Paid Ad-Free Version of Waze available? I would gladly pay you to get rid of the obnoxious advertisements that pop up and cover the map while I'm navigating Stop-and-Go traffic. The ONLY thing the barrage of ads has done is help me create a huge Blacklist of companies I will never spend my money at.
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CastroBR commented
One time fee yes. Monthly payment not really.
A lot of us spend hours editing the maps, we are working for free to add content to Waze, I'm okey with working for free but paying to work is a big no no.
But if you must have ads, there should be a system that activates it for the ones that have none or very low ranks on the map editor and/or client.
The ones actively updating the map and reporting on the road should be considered staff and have a ad-free Waze. -
Troublefish commented
To the previous comment: I would like to have some VISABILITY not disability... Sigh...dastardly spell check strikes again.
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Troublefish commented
Perhaps an option to "ghost" ads or all ads - as an advertiser, I think it would be good if drivers could do that and then turn them on again when they're in a position to view...in a Plaza or parking lot looking for what's around, for example. I am in my first month of advertising my small business on Waze. I understand the concern and frustration when ads obliterate your route BUT I would like to have some disability.
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Anna McCullough commented
ABSOLUTELY! I'd happily pay as well. My phone screen is already abysmally cluttered with this new UI and the ads don't help.
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Anonymous commented
Please offer an add free version. The adds cover part of the map and it is a distraction to clear the add. Hopefully it will not take a lawsuit for Waze to see the light. I really like Waze but I have to look at safe alternatives at this point. Google Maps for example also shows traffic, routes around the traffic etc and best of all the map is not covered by adds.
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Claudio Visscher commented
I'd prefer to pay and be able to get rid of the annoyance of getting ads. Any chance to get that option?
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Jason commented
Agree
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Anonymous commented
Adds cover half my screen 800*600 screen) it sucks. It actually ruins it for me entirely.
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Anonymous commented
I'm REALLY sick, of ads to a point where I am ready to completely delete the app, and just use google.
I think it's pretty ridiculous, if we are the community that create the app, and if we have used it for years, so basically we built it with you, and we have gotten to the highest level, it shows you we are dedicated. So please....give us an ad free version.SO SO SO SO SO SO SICK OF YOUR ADS!!!
Also the ads appear often at very dangerous intersections.
If I EVER have an accident, where I'm trying to see where I'm going but Waze pops up with an ad. I will sue you. It happened already, almost twice. Let it not be a third time.Have an option to remove ads! Pronto!!!
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Anonymous commented
And then use the money on improving and expanding Wazes capabilities!!
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eddre commented
please remove this, I just would pay 20 per year but include offline maps , speed limit , everything else including payment applications espcially tom tom that greatly improved its interface among other things
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Tythesly commented
I wouldn't mind the ads if they can coupons attached :D
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Bart Youngblood commented
Agreed. As a map editor, it is my observation that a good number of them are incorrectly placed (there was a KFC ad around the corner from where I work that was placed on the FedEx SuperHub ramp, the nearest actual KFC is about 3-4 miles away!) and it is hard to get the advertisers or Waze staff to fix them. I wouldn't mind paying a small annual fee (hell, for the amount of time I've put in editing the map, I should just get the ad free version for free!) to do away with the ads.
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Anonymous commented
Why you no quiero taco Bell?
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Anonymous commented
Yes, please get rid of the ads on Waze! Particularly because they BLOCK MY MAP and make me a more distracted driver. This is a dangerous and stupid move. I will start using another map app if these ads don't go away.
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Chris commented
The ads are annoying. I don't like having local businesses pop up on my screen when my attention should not be diverted away from the road more than it should. I would much rather pay a premium for the service to be able to opt out of the ads.