Waze is quietly widening access to its traffic light marker feature, but the rollout still looks uneven. Some users in different countries are already seeing it, while others have not received it yet even on the latest app version.
For drivers, the feature can add useful context before reaching an intersection. It may help make routes easier to read at a glance, which is why its gradual appearance has drawn attention among users who rely on the app daily.
Rollout remains inconsistent
Reports of the feature first surfaced in December, when Waze was said to be testing traffic light visuals inside the app. Since then, the rollout has continued step by step and has reached additional users in several regions.
Recent Reddit threads suggest that the process is still ongoing. Posts from different users indicate that the feature has not been activated at the same time across all accounts or all areas.
The pattern also appears irregular. Comments across those threads point to a random appearance for some users, reinforcing the view that Waze is still in a testing phase before any broader release.
What the slow rollout means
The gradual approach helps explain why Waze has not made a formal announcement about the feature. While testing continues, the company appears to be expanding access carefully rather than setting a full launch for everyone.
That also means updating the app may not be enough for users who still cannot see the traffic light marker. Availability seems to depend more on server-side activation than on the installed app version alone.
For users who already have it, the feature suggests they are part of a wider test group. Waze is likely still checking whether the feature performs consistently across different regions before making it available more broadly.
How it compares with other apps
Traffic light markers are not new in the navigation category. Google Maps already offers a similar display, which makes Waze’s expansion unsurprising given that both platforms sit under Google.
As a crowdsourced navigation app, Waze often benefits from visual layers that add more context on the road. A traffic light marker fits naturally into that approach, especially at busy intersections where extra clarity can help drivers decide sooner.
For now, users who have not received the feature should not assume something is wrong with their app. The rollout appears to be staggered and selective, so two users on the same version can still have different experiences.
Waze has continued to extend access since the testing period began in December, but it has not signaled a full public launch. Until that changes, the feature will likely keep appearing in an uneven way as the company tests it across more users and more regions.
That leaves Waze drivers in a familiar position: the feature is real, the rollout is active, but the timing remains unpredictable. Some will see traffic light markers today, while others may have to wait until the activation reaches their account.