Which release channel is best for you?
Channel | Stability | New Features | Best For |
---|---|---|---|
ESR | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | For those who value long-term stability and are willing to wait up to a year for new features. |
Release | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | For those looking for great stability and want new features monthly. Most users. |
Beta | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | For those willing to test releases a few weeks early and report any issues they discover. |
Daily | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | For those actively developing and testing Thunderbird. Not recommended for most. |
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