Release Notes

Thunderbird Desktop

Version 128.6.1esr | Released January 27, 2025

Check out the notes below for this version of Thunderbird. As always, you’re encouraged to tell us what you think, ask for help, or file a bug in Bugzilla.

For help and a quick start on Thunderbird 128, see Thunderbird 128 Nebula FAQ

For more on all the new features in Thunderbird 128, see What’s New in Thunderbird 128.

System Requirements: Details

  • Windows: Windows 10 or later
  • Mac: macOS 10.15 or later
  • Linux: GTK+ 3.14 or higher

What’s Fixed

fixed

Link at about:rights pointed to Firefox privacy policy instead of Thunderbird's

fixed

POP3 'fetch headers only' and 'get selected messages' could delete messages

fixed

'Search Online' checkbox in saved search properties was incorrectly disabled

fixed

POP3 status message showed incorrect download count when messages were deleted

fixed

Space bar did not always advance to the next unread message

fixed

Folder creation or renaming failed due to incorrect preference settings

fixed

Forwarding/editing S/MIME drafts/templates unusable due to regression

fixed

Sort order in 'Search Messages' panel reset after search or on first launch

fixed

Reply window added an unnecessary third blank line at the top

fixed

Thunderbird spell check box did not allow ENTER to accept suggested changes

fixed

Long email subject lines could overlap window control buttons on macOS

fixed

Flathub manifest link was not correct

fixed

'Prefer client-side email scheduling' needed to be selected twice

fixed

Duplicate invitations were sent if CALDAV calendar email case did not match

fixed

Visual and UX improvements

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