Language and RTL
Switch the app's language and fix issues with right-to-left layouts.
Public is translated into 21 languages. Two of them — Arabic and Persian (Farsi) — switch the layout to right-to-left (RTL).
Change the language
On the web
- Scroll to the footer of any page.
- Use the Language switcher.
- Pick a language. The page reloads in that language.
Your choice is saved in your browser. Different browsers (or different machines) keep their own language preference.
On Android
- Open Settings from the Menu tab.
- Open Language → App language.
- Pick the language you want.
You can also change the system-wide language in Android Settings → System → Languages & input, and Public will follow.
Supported languages
English, Hindi, Russian, Chinese (Simplified), Vietnamese, Turkish, Spanish, Arabic, French, Portuguese (Brazil), Japanese, German, Korean, Italian, Dutch, Persian (Farsi), Thai, Swahili, Malay, Polish.
Right-to-left (RTL)
When you pick Arabic or Persian (Farsi):
- Text reads right-to-left.
- Buttons, icons, and lists mirror their layout.
- Navigation gestures (back, swipe) follow the RTL convention.
If part of the UI looks broken in RTL — for example, an icon points the wrong way — let support know with a screenshot via the Contact link.
Some text is still in English
Most of the app is fully translated, but a few marketing strings and policy pages can remain in English. We're tracking this. If a specific button or screen is missing a translation in your language, please report it via Contact.