# Thunderbird: Free Your Inbox

> Thunderbird is a 100% open source, privacy focused email app.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.thunderbird.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.thunderbird.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.thunderbird.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Mozilla Thunderbird
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 2,187,798
- **Rating:** 3.53 / 5 (9,752 ratings)
- **Version:** 22.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2024-10-28
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 16 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.thunderbird.android)
- **Website:** [https://thunderbird.net](https://thunderbird.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.thunderbird.net/privacy/](https://www.thunderbird.net/privacy/)

## Description

Thunderbird is a powerful and privacy-focused email application designed to help you manage multiple email accounts from a single, unified inbox with ease. Built on open-source technology and supported by a global community of developers and volunteers, Thunderbird prioritizes your privacy by never collecting or selling your personal data. Experience enhanced email security with OpenPGP encryption through integration with the OpenKeychain app.

Compatible with popular email protocols like IMAP and POP3, Thunderbird supports a wide range of providers including Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo Mail, and iCloud. Funded solely by voluntary contributions, the app provides an ad-free experience and is available in over 20 languages. Thunderbird continues the trusted legacy of over 20 years in email service, now optimized for Android users. Its transparent development and active community make it a reliable and user-friendly tool for efficient email management.

## Rankings

- #42,640 — Overall
- #51 — Communication (Free)
- #10 — email
- #10 — email scraper
- #10 — mail
- #11 — inbox

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `net.thunderbird.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Open-source Thunderbird-like Android client shines for multi-account users and desktop familiarity, but suffers from unreliable push, limited IMAP/folder management, weak spam controls, and setup/import hurdles.

### Pros

- Described as the best open-source email app for Android.
- Handles multiple accounts smoothly and makes cross-provider management easy (e.g., Google, Outlook).
- Gives a familiar Thunderbird desktop-like experience on Android, appreciated by long-time Thunderbird users.

### Cons

- Push notifications are unreliable or delayed (not real-time).
- IMAP/folder management is limited (cannot create folders; unified mailbox restricted to Inbox).
- Spam filtering is weak or missing compared to the desktop version.
- QR/code import/setup often doesn’t work reliably (QR import/import from desktop).
- Yahoo setup issues (Yahoo login/config blocked).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.thunderbird.android)