State of the Bird 2024/25
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- Thunderbird expanded beyond desktop to smartphones and web browsers, launching Thunderbird for Android in fall 2024.
- Celebrated 20 years of Thunderbird in December 2024 and introduced Thunderbird Pro, including the Appointment service in closed beta.
- Shifted to a Monthly Release channel for more frequent updates, improving responsiveness and personalization.
- Thunderbird for Android launched after two years of development, transforming K-9 Mail into a modern Thunderbird app.
- Development of Thunderbird for iOS began, focusing on JMAP for better synchronization and efficiency.
- Announced Thundermail, a privacy-focused webmail service, and continued development on Thunderbird Pro services like Thunderbird Send.
- 2024 financial contributions reached $10.3 million, with 335,000 individual donors, emphasizing community support over large benefactors.
- Team expanded to 43 full-time staff, focusing on mobile development, web services, and desktop improvements.
- Community contributions included over 20,000 people in coding, support, and translations, with 70 translation locales.
- Encouraged community engagement through Mozilla Connect, implementing user-suggested ideas for both desktop and mobile.