In an effort to create a more consistent experience for Habitica players, we have begun narrowing the focus of the translation projects. We’ve selected 29 languages to support across each platform. Any languages removed during this process will be archived on our GitHub repository.

Supported languages: English, English (UK), Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Spanish, Spanish (Latin American), Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian.

Overview

Project website github.com/habitRPG/habitica
Instructions for translators

Habitica’s translations are done by our community of contributors from around the world!

Are you fluent in a language and want to contribute? Here are some instructions and common questions to introduce you to Habitica’s community translation process.

How is Habitica’s text translated?
As an open-source app, Habitica hosts our translations publicly here, at translate.habitica.com which is where contributors can submit, discuss, and review translations.

Translatable text is called a string. Source strings are provided in English, uploaded to translate.habitica.com, then translated into different languages for web, Android, and iOS by contributors. Approved translations will populate to the platforms they were submitted to after periodic updates by the Habitica team. This usually happens about once a month for the web version, or alongside mobile milestone releases for Android and iOS.

How do I contribute translations?

  1. Create an account on translate.habitica.com
  2. Choose a Project (web, Android, iOS), a language, and a Component (section of the app)
  3. To view strings that need translation, select one of the red string categories such as “Untranslated Strings”
  4. Navigate between strings with the arrow buttons to find a source string you want to translate
  5. Type your translation then save for someone to review. This may take some time as reviewers are contributors just like you

The translation platform we use, Weblate, also has more in depth guidance on how to use the platform in their documentation.

How do translations stay consistent?
We have a glossary of standard translations to reference. When you view a string, look to the right column to reference corresponding words from the language’s glossary.

How do I change a translation that’s already been reviewed?
When you have an idea for a better translation for a reviewed string, provide your translation then hit "Suggest".

What are the symbols I see in translatable text?
Words between <% %> symbols are variables used to insert information from the code. These variables shouldn’t be translated or edited in any way. You can translate everything around the variable and shift its position to fit your language’s grammar. When translating a string that has this, we recommend copy and pasting the code into your translation, as mistyping a letter or symbol can cause issues in the app.

How do I collaborate with other translators?
You can start discussions on the translation website from the “Comments” tab under each string. Alternatively, you can work with other translators through Habitica in Guilds, direct messages, and Party chat, or connect in unofficial spaces outside of Habitica.

Who do I contact if I’m having issues with the translation site?
Technical issues with translate.habitica.com can be reported to <admin@habitica.com>.

I don’t see my language listed for all platforms, or at all?
We do our best to support as many languages as we can, but since we are a very small team you may find a particular language isn’t offered. As of now, we aren’t planning to support additional languages. Languages that are partially translated now may become available within Habitica when it reaches a high percentage of strings translated.

What role does the Habitica team play in translation?
Our small team of seven aren’t experts on every language, but we do create the source English strings. We evaluate contributor tiers and appoint language reviewers based on past contributions. Source strings may change from time to time as we adjust the experience of an existing feature or add new features. While we don’t play an active role in each language’s translations, we can step in if necessary to help resolve disagreements.

How are contributor tiers awarded for translation?
After submitting translations for Habitica, you may get a contributor tier to acknowledge your help! Tiers change the color of your display name, add a badge after your name in messages, award you Gems, and display in the Hall of Heroes.

Tiers for help with translation are awarded:

  • After your first substantive contribution
  • After 1, 3, 6 months, and 1 year of contributions
  • Later tiers may be offered for 2+ years of contributions

If you meet these conditions, complete the Translation Badge Application form to let us know about your contribution. Tier requests are usually processed once every month and are awarded at the Habitica team’s discretion based on translation quality, complexity, and time spent.

How do I become a reviewer for my language?
In order to become a reviewer, you should:

  • Have 2+ translation tiers for the language you want to review
  • Know how to use our translation website’s functions efficiently
  • Work well with others and be open to discussion
  • Follow official guidance and respect language-specific best practices

If you meet these conditions, complete the Translation Reviewer Application form and reach out to us at <admin@habitica.com> to let us know you’d like to become a reviewer for a specific language. After reviewing, a member of our team will reach out to you with our decision.

Most important of all, have fun! These translations make Habitica accessible to a wider variety of people and we're extremely thankful for that. Habitica helps players improve their lives every day and we hope offering more languages will help even more people achieve their goals.
Project maintainers User avatar beffymaroo User avatar SabreCat User avatar saraolson User avatar eilatan
Translation process
  • Translations can be made directly.
  • Translation suggestions can be made.
  • Any authenticated user can contribute.
  • The translation uses monolingual files.
  • The translation base language can not be edited.
Translation license Proprietary
Source code repository git@github.com:HabitRPG/habitica.git
Repository branch develop
Last remote commit feat(content): December 2023 Content (#15023) 8db8a8267b
Natalie authored 2 days ago
Last commit in Weblate Translated using Weblate (Portuguese) f2de69cded
Weblate authored 2 weeks ago
Weblate repository https://translate.habitica.com/git/habitica/settings/
File mask website/common/locales/*/communityguidelines.json
Monolingual base language file website/common/locales/en/communityGuidelines.json
Translation file Download website/common/locales/en_GB/communityguidelines.json
Last change Oct. 7, 2023, 4:50 a.m.
Last author Victoria Koo

String statistics

Strings percent Hosted strings Words percent Hosted words Characters percent Hosted characters
Total 91 1,813 12,260
Approved 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0
Waiting for review 63% 58 61% 1,122 61% 7,564
Translated 63% 58 61% 1,122 61% 7,564
Needs editing 31% 29 35% 644 35% 4,397
Read-only 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0
Failing checks 31% 29 35% 644 35% 4,397
Strings with suggestions 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0
Untranslated strings 4% 4 2% 47 2% 299
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Habitica / Communityguidelines — English (United Kingdom)

<strong>Do not send links without explanation or context</strong>. If players clicking on a link will result in any benefit to you, you need to disclose that. This applies in messages as well as Challenges.
<strong>Avoid posting large header text in the public chat spaces, particularly the Tavern</strong>. Much like ALL CAPS, it reads as if you were yelling, and interferes with the comfortable atmosphereDo not send links without explanation or context</strong>. If players clicking on a link will result in any benefit to you, you need to disclose that. This applies in messages as well as Challenges.
a month ago
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Habitica / Communityguidelines — English (United Kingdom)

<strong>Do not spam</strong>. Spamming may include, but is not limited to: sending multiple unsolicited private messages, sending nonsensical messages, sending multiple promotional messages about a Party or Challenge, or creating multiple similar or low quality Challenges in a row. Staff has discretion to determine what messages are considered spamming.
<strong>Do not spam</strong>. Spamming may include, but is not limited to: posting the same comment or query sending multiple places, posting links without explanation or context, postunsolicited private messages, sending nonsensical messages, postsending multiple promotional messages about a Guild, Party or Challenge, or poscreating many messages in a row. Asking for gems or a subscription in any of the chat spaces or via Private Message is also considered spamming. If people clicking on a link will result in any benefit to you, you need to disclose that in the text of your message or that will also be considered spam.<br/><br/>It is up to the mods to decide if something constitutes spam or might lead to spam, even if you don’t feel that you have been spamming. For example, advertising a Guild is acceptable once or twice, but multiple posts in one day would probably constitute spam, no matter how useful the Guild is!ultiple similar or low quality Challenges in a row. Staff has discretion to determine what messages are considered spamming.
a month ago
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Habitica / Communityguidelines — English (United Kingdom)

<strong>We highly discourage the exchange of personal information--particularly information that can be used to identify you</strong>. Identifying information can include but is not limited to: your address, your email, and your password or API token. If you are asked for personal information in a Party chat or private message, we highly recommend that you do not respond, and alert the Staff by either reporting the message or contacting <a href='mailto:admin@habitica.com' target='_blank'>admin@habitica.com</a> with screenshots of the messages if more context is needed.
<strong>We highly discourage the exchange of personal information -- particularly information that can be used to identify you -- in public chat spaces</strong>. Identifying information can include but is not limited to: your address, your email address, and your API token/password. This is for your safety! Staff or moderators may remove such posts at their discretiopassword or API token. If you are asked for personal information in a private Guild, Party, or PMParty chat or private message, we highly recommend that you politely refusedo not respond, and alert the sStaff and moderators by either 1) flaggreporting the message if it is in a Party or private Guild, or 2) filling out the <a href='https://contact.or contacting <a href='mailto:admin@habitica.com/' target='_blank'>Moderator Contact Form</a> and including screenshotsadmin@habitica.com</a> with screenshots of the messages if more context is needed.
a month ago
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Habitica / Communityguidelines — English (United Kingdom)

<strong>Do not ask or beg for Gems, subscriptions, or membership in Group Plans</strong>. If you see or receive unwanted messages asking for paid items, please report them. Repeated Gem or subscription begging, especially after a warning, may result in an account ban.
<strong>Do not ask or beg for Gems, subscriptions, or membership in Group Plans</strong>. If you see or receive unwanted messages asking for paid items, please report them. Repeated Gem or subscription begging, especially after a warning, may result in an account ban.
a month ago
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New translation

Habitica / Communityguidelines — English (United Kingdom)

<strong>Do not try to get around a block</strong>. If someone has blocked you from sending them private messages, do not contact them elsewhere to ask them to unblock you.
<strong>Do not try to get around a block</strong>. If someone has blocked you from sending them private messages, do not contact them elsewhere to ask them to unblock you.
a month ago
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New translation

Habitica / Communityguidelines — English (United Kingdom)

<strong>We discourage the sending of unsolicited private messages</strong>. If you receive an unwanted message that makes you uncomfortable or that breaks these Guidelines or the Terms of Service, please block the sender and report it to bring it to Staff attention.
<strong>We discourage the sending of unsolicited private messages</strong>. If you receive an unwanted message that makes you uncomfortable or that breaks these Guidelines or the Terms of Service, please block the sender and report it to bring it to Staff attention.
a month ago
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Habitica / Communityguidelines — English (United Kingdom)

<strong>No Parties or Groups should be created for the purpose of attacking any group or individual</strong>. Fight bad habits, not your fellow adventurers!
<strong>No Guilds, Public or Private, should be created for the purpose of attacking any group or individual</strong>. Creating such a Guild is grounds for an instant ban. Fight bad habits, not your fellow adventurers!
a month ago
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Habitica / Communityguidelines — English (United Kingdom)

<strong>Parties may create their own chat rules for members’ comfort and preferences</strong>. However, the admins cannot enforce chat rules in these private spaces unless there is a breach of the Terms of Service, including harassment. If someone in your Party is causing issues, we encourage the Party leader to remove them.
<strong>Parties may create their own chat rules for members’ comfort and preferences</strong>. However, the admins cannot enforce chat rules in these private spaces unless there is a breach of the Terms of Service, including harassment. If someone in your Party is causing issues, we encourage the Party leader to remove them.
a month ago
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Habitica / Communityguidelines — English (United Kingdom)

<strong>If a staff member tells you that a term is disallowed on Habitica, even if it is a term that you did not realize was problematic, that decision is final.</strong> Additionally, slurs will be dealt with very severely, as they are also a violation of the Terms of Service.
<strong>Avoid profanity. This includes milder, religious-based oaths that may be acceptable elsewhere</strong>. We have people from all religious and cultural backgrounds, and we want to make sure that all of them feel comfortable in public spaces. <strong>If a moderator orIf a staff member tells you that a term is disallowed on Habitica, even if it is a term that you did not realize was problematic, that decision is final.</strong>. Additionally, slurs will be dealt with very severely, as they are also a violation of the Terms of Service.
a month ago
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Habitica / Communityguidelines — English (United Kingdom)

<strong>Be mindful that Habiticans are of all ages and backgrounds</strong>. Challenges and player profiles should not mention adult topics, use profanity, or promote contention or conflict.
<strong>Keep discussions appropriate for all ages</strong>. We have many young HabiticanBe mindful that Habiticans are of all ages and backgrounds</strong>. Challenges and player profiles wsho use the site! Let's not tarnish any innocents or hinder any Habiticans in their goalsuld not mention adult topics, use profanity, or promote contention or conflict.
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