Release Notes

Thunderbird Desktop

Version 153.4.0esr | Released September 30, 2026

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 153, see Thunderbird 153 Meadow FAQ

For more on all the new features in Thunderbird 153, see What’s New in Thunderbird 153.

System Requirements: Details

What’s Changed

changed

RNP command-line utilities are no longer included with Thunderbird

changed

Thundermail built-in add-on updated to v2.0.16

What’s Fixed

fixed

Ctrl+Shift+K could fail to open the Quick Filter UI

fixed

Nested S/MIME signed parts could fail to render

fixed

Thunderbird could hang when waiting for IMAP server greeting during account setup

fixed

Gmail OAuth2 authentication could intermittently fail on Windows

fixed

AppUpdatePin policy did not prevent Thunderbird from updating beyond pinned version

fixed

"What's New?" linked to Release channel notes instead of ESR release notes

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