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When is the next Thunderbird version release? How can I change release channels?

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Fabián Rodríguez
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I'd like to prepare for the next Thunderbird release and I had a few questions:

  • When is the next ESR release? Regular release?
  • What will happen to Thunderbird extensions?
  • How can I change update channels to stay on ESR?
I'd like to prepare for the next Thunderbird release and I had a few questions: * When is the next ESR release? Regular release? * What will happen to Thunderbird extensions? * How can I change update channels to stay on ESR?

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TyDraniu
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Hi,

Thunderbird actually is following ESR schema. So the next big release will be version 60 after May 1, 2018. Security ("dot") releases are every 6-8 weeks. So you don't have to change the release channel.

Thunderbird 57-59 and Seamonkey still support old add-ons if the appropriate modifications are done to adapt to the changed interfaces. In general, Thunderbird is adding WebExtension support (bug 1396172) while maintaining "legacy" add-ons and hybrid add-ons.

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TyDraniu, thank you for providing such a well informed response!

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There is also now a statement about releases at https://wiki.mozilla.org/Thunderbird:Home