topic Re: Thunderbird Update Suggestion in Discussions

Thunderbird Update Suggestion related to add-ons

DarthMuaddib — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:15:12 GMT

I understand the want/ need to constantly update Thunderbird for the smallest nuance of a feature, but what has to be understood by doing the constant changing of the code, it stops the "add-on's" from working. As a suggestion, give the authors of the add-on's a head's up to what changes are coming so they can re-write their code on their own time with no compensation to their hard work.

I have used Thunderbird for years and really enjoy it, but the amount of spam that is coming my way is insane. I have to use an add-on since the stock Thunderbird spam controls are lacking.

Remember when the news everyday that a new virus whas hitting Windows? They took control and implemented their own anti-virus program. No news anymore about a virus. Maybe Thunderbird could implement a spam control that actually works.

Re: Thunderbird Update Suggestion

Agentvirtuel — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:56:05 GMT

Hello

Re: Thunderbird Update Suggestion

wsm — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:12:40 GMT

Add-on authors get a great amount of support from our two full time developers dedicated to the add-ons environment. But not all add-on authors make smart choices. And the choices you make also have consequences:

If you are using ESR channel builds you will most likely not have the problems you describe.
If you install release channel builds, and use add-ons whose authors don't use standard APIs (in other words what we call experiments), then you will likely frequently be disappointed by your choice of add-ons.

https://support.mozilla.org/kb/choosing-thunderbird-release-channel can help you make better choices.

Also, most good add-on authors are working to get rid of their experiments code - and they have our support in these efforts. But if they are not making progress then you are the one who suffers.