Waze is one of the most popular GPS navigation apps, both on its own and using it through Android Auto. Personally, it’s my favorite: I like its clear design, it works well and it’s free, and best of all, it has an active community that alerts you of everything that happens on the road in real time. But its virtues and secrets don’t end here: it has a high level of customization that is light years away from Google Maps and it also has points. If you’re not sure, here’s a list of the best apps for your car. What are Waze points and what are they for?we explain it to you in depth.
How to see the points you have in Waze
First of all, a note: to be able to earn points in Waze It is a prerequisite that you have created an account and linked an email address to it. You will also need to verify it.
From now on, every time you use Waze you will earn points, although we will go into more detail about this later. To check your Waze points, open your application on iOS or Android and tap on the three-line button (top left corner), tap ‘View profile‘ > ‘Achievements‘.
How to earn points on Waze
As we explained above, To earn points in Waze, simply use the applicationIn fact, having it open while we travel is enough, although depending on what we do we will earn more or less points.
Below is a summary table of what gives points in Waze according to Google support, although the summary is: drive, give warnings and edit the map.
|
Activity |
Points |
|---|---|
|
Complete a journey |
5 for each journey |
|
Send a notice of something you have seen |
6 for each notice |
|
Send a voice alert |
9 for each notice |
|
Tap “Still There” or “Not There” on an alert |
2 for each time you touch one of the options |
|
Edit fuel prices and types |
8 for each edition |
|
Edit map |
3 for each edition |
|
Add a photo of a place |
9 for each photo |
|
Add a site update |
|
|
Add a new road name |
6 for each name |
|
Add house numbers |
3 for each house number |
What are the points for?
Now that we know how to check the points and how to get them, let’s get to the heart of the matter: why do i want waze points? We can already tell you something: they cannot be exchanged for money, but they do improve the user experience somewhat.
But mainly, This is a gamification strategy The aim is to motivate users to use the application and continue contributing, that is, to be better drivers and better informants.
Thus, Waze points serve to determine the level you have in the application: the more points you have, the higher your level and the better your reputation. Here is a table from Wazeopedia (note: it is from Colombia, so the translation is different from the Spanish version, but it serves to give us an idea):
Ranks in Waze. Wazeopedia Colombia
As you level up in Waze, customization options are expandedwith more avatars and personalized pins. You also gain map editing permissions for tasks such as naming streets. Finally, you can earn digital stickers or display yourself on the map so that other people using the app can see you.
Cover | Photo montage by Luke Chesser on Unsplash and Mockuphone with screenshot of Waze