Thunderbird Beta for Testers

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4.2
1.19K reviews
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Content rating
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About this app

Help make the next Thunderbird release as awesome as possible by downloading Thunderbird Beta and getting early access to the latest features and bug fixes before they're officially released. Your testing and feedback are important, so please report bugs, rough edges, and share your thoughts with us!

Find our bug tracker, source code, and wiki at https://github.com/thunderbird/thunderbird-android.

We’re always happy to welcome new developers, designers, documenters, translators, bug triagers and friends. Visit us at https://thunderbird.net/participate to get started.

What you can do
Thunderbird is a powerful, privacy-focused email app. Effortlessly manage multiple email accounts from one app, with a Unified Inbox option for maximum productivity. Built on open-source technology and supported by a dedicated team of developers alongside a global community of volunteers, Thunderbird never treats your private data as a product. Supported solely by financial contributions from our users, so you never have to see ads mixed in with your emails again.

What you can do



  • Ditch multiple apps and webmail. Use one app, with an optional Unified Inbox, to power through your day.

  • Enjoy a privacy-friendly email client that never collects or sells your personal data. We directly connect you to your email provider. That’s it!

  • Take your privacy to the next level by using OpenPGP email encryption (PGP/MIME) with the “OpenKeychain” app, to encrypt and decrypt your messages.

  • Choose to sync your email instantly, at set intervals, or on-demand. However you want to check your email, it’s up to you!

  • Find your important messages using both local and server-side search.



Compatibility



  • Thunderbird works with IMAP and POP3 protocols, supporting a wide range of email providers, including Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo Mail, iCloud, and more.



Why use Thunderbird



  • The trusted name in email for over 20 years - now on Android.

  • Thunderbird is fully funded by voluntary contributions from our users. We don’t mine your personal data. You are never the product.

  • Made by a team that is as efficiency-minded as you are. We want you to spend minimal time using the app while getting maximum in return.

  • With contributors from all over the world, Thunderbird for Android has been translated into more than 20 languages.

  • Supported by MZLA Technologies Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Mozilla Foundation.



Open Source and Community



  • Thunderbird is free and open source, which means its code is available to see, modify, use and share freely. Its license also ensures that it will be free forever. You can think of Thunderbird as a gift from thousands of contributors to you.

  • We develop in the open with regular, transparent updates on our blog and mailing lists.

  • Our user support is powered by our global community. Find the answers you need, or step into the role of a contributor - whether it’s answering questions, translating the app, or telling your friends and family about Thunderbird.

Updated on
Dec 12, 2024

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
Learn more about how developers declare sharing
This app may collect these data types
Personal info, Messages and 7 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.2
1.13K reviews
Rudhra Adhin (Rud_1UP)
October 7, 2024
1/3 No push notifications for Gmail. I can only choose an interval of for example 15min. 2/3 No rich text, I can only send plain text email. I was able to do that 10 years ago already with the Nine Folders app. To be fair, the Gmail app also doesn't allow rich text. But that's no excuse. 3/3 Hard to distinguish unread and read emails in dark mode. With the default font, unread messages show a bolt subject. But that's not enough to easily recognise unread in your inbox.
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Jenil Patel
January 14, 2025
Refreshing to Have an Email App That Stays True to Its Purpose.In this day and age, where most apps are either bloated with features I don’t need or riddled with ads and “hidden motives,” Thunderbird is a breath of fresh air. It’s just an email app, and that’s exactly what I want it to be. No unnecessary gimmicks, no attempts to turn email into some kind of social media hub—just clean, efficient, and functional email management.If you're someone who values simplicity, functionality, and privacy
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Makis Trix
December 27, 2024
Tested the beta version, works as expected but a few issues to mention: Adding more than 7 accounts causes the left accounts bar to be empty and display nothing. With the left side menu closed, it would be great if you could choose account from the top display as well if there is a dropdown to select it. I tried to use email aliases, but system doesn't seem to be able to fetch them from the email providers. Other than these, it's a great app.
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What’s new

Thunderbird for Android version 9.0b3, based on K-9 Mail. Changes include:
- Hyperlink added to Thunderbird website on funding page
- Use autoconfig server after MX lookup for email providers
- Messages are now always marked as read during archiving