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postmarketOS did some work with https://gitlab.postmarketos.org/postmarketOS/mobile-config-thunderbird already, but the UI/UX is still far from great. ... View more

when you have source code with base64 images, one long line, not have active wrapable, line rewrite text more times... 🙂 funny bug. Normal editor (far manager) show only selected numbers of character (80 per screen width, FF can read 300 other hide) ... View more

When asking for a page security information (desktop Firefox  : 🔒 in URL bar => "Connection secure" => "More information"), Firefox displays the TLS version and the cipher used in the established TLS connection. With the last years issues with quantum computing apprehension and post-quantum cryptography, this is getting not more crucial than the KEX method used during a connection establishment: is it pre-PQ one (most likely, ECDH), PQ algorithm only, or a combined one (as preferred now). The applied algorithm is shown by some sites, for example, https://pq.cloudflareresearch.com/, but only for their own site. There could be sites with older software, suspicious for issues like session recording for later decryption. My request is to extend the page information with the KEX algorithm utilized during the secure connection establishment. Also, some more information might be useful, as a protocol used in the connection (HTTP/1, 2, QUIC, etc.)   ... View more

Just add the ability to send bug reports to the Firefox interface (and possibly other Mozilla products). This would really simplify the process of communicating with support for users like me! 🥴 ... View more

The 'Create Strong Password' feature in the Firefox Password Manager is an excellent feature, and extremely useful. Occasionally, however, on some websites whatever mechanism that invokes the Create Strong Password widget fails to recognize that you are in fact creating a new password. Firefox does recognize, upon login, that a credential has been created and offers to save that credential, so I believe it may just be perhaps a mislabeled form or field, which you obviously cannot control. In this instance however, the user must supply their own unique password, which is probably not as secure as one generated through the Create Strong Password widget.  I believe it would be beneficial to create a means of invoking the Create Strong Password feature on demand, should Firefox be unable to trigger automatically. I don't believe this is currently possible. If I am wrong about this, please feel free to correct me. ... View more

Summary Thunderbird needs first-class, built-in support for **tag grouping** and **custom tag ordering**, without depending on any external plugins or manual configuration file hacks. Power users rely heavily on tags for workflows like job hunting, project management, and CRM-like tracking. The current flat, largely uncontrollable tag list is a serious bottleneck. Problem Right now, Thunderbird’s tag system has several limitations: - Tags are displayed in a single flat list with no way to:     - Group related tags (e.g., all "Job Hunting" tags together)     - Create tag "folders" or categories     - Define a custom order for tags (drag-and-drop or numeric ordering) - The tag list order is inconsistent and not clearly controllable by the user. It may appear partly alphabetical or partly based on creation order, but users cannot reliably define the order. - Users who manage many tags (20–50 or more) suffer from:     - Visual clutter and cognitive overload     - Wasted time searching for the right tag in a long, unstructured list     - Increased risk of using the wrong tag because similarly named tags are scattered For workflows like job searching, business development, and complex personal GTD systems, this is a real productivity hit. Users often try workarounds (prefixes in tag names, editing prefs.js / user.js, add-ons), but these are fragile, technical, and not sustainable. *** Use Case Example A typical productivity-heavy user might have: - Job hunting tags like:     - `JH: Lead`     - `JH: Contact`     - `JH: Interview`     - `JH: Follow-Up`     - `JH: Networking` - Business tags like:     - `BZ: Prospect`     - `BZ: Invoice`     - `BZ: Contract` - Personal tags like:     - `PR: Family`     - `PR: Travel`     - `PR: Finance` This user wants: - All `JH:` tags grouped together under a "Job Hunting" heading. - All `BZ:` tags grouped together under a "Business" heading. - All `PR:` tags under "Personal". - Within each group, the ability to define a custom order (for example, from earliest pipeline stage to latest, or from most-used to least-used). Today, this is simply not possible natively in Thunderbird. *** Related Ideas   (These related posts touch on the issue but are limited in scope/detail. This proposal builds on them with a comprehensive solution.) - [Tag Ordering/Sorting in Thunderbird](https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/ideas/tag-ordering-sorting-in-thunderbird/idi-p/35696) – Focuses on basic sorting - [Thunderbird Nested Tags](https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/ideas/thunderbird-nested-tags/idi-p/82714) – Proposes hierarchy (related but different approach) - [Improvement for the list of tags in Thunderbird](https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/ideas/improvement-for-the-list-of-tags-in-thunderbird/idi-p/115536) – General UI improvements *** Proposed Solution Add core features for: 1. **Tag Groups / Categories**     - Allow users to assign tags to groups (e.g., "Job Hunting", "Business", "Personal", "Admin", etc.).     - Display groups as collapsible sections in the Tags sidebar/menu.     - Provide a simple UI in Settings → Tags to:         - Create, rename, and delete groups.         - Assign tags to one group (or optionally multiple groups). 2. **Custom Tag Ordering**     - Allow users to manually reorder tags using drag-and-drop in the Tag management UI and in the sidebar.     - Persist this order in Thunderbird's configuration so it is stable across restarts and profile migrations.     - At minimum, store and respect a per-tag numeric "order index" within each group (or globally, if groups are not used). 3. **Improved Tag Management UI**     - Provide a more powerful Tag management dialog:         - Search/filter box for tags.         - Columns for: Tag name, Color, Group, Order, maybe usage count.         - Simple "Move Up / Move Down" buttons as an alternative to drag-and-drop.     - Make sure the UI is accessible and keyboard-friendly. 4. **No Add-on Dependency**     - All of the above should work in **core Thunderbird**, without requiring any extensions, custom CSS, or manual editing of prefs.js / user.js.     - This is important for:         - Non-technical users.         - Long-term maintenance (add-ons break across major versions).         - Cross-platform consistency. *** Additional Technical Note: IMAP Compatibility Some users have pointed out that Thunderbird's tags are implemented using IMAP standards (e.g., flags/keywords) rather than a completely custom, proprietary system. That's a good thing, and this proposal is fully compatible with that approach. - IMAP defines how flags/keywords are stored and synchronized, but it does **not** define how a mail client's user interface must present them. - Grouping tags into "Job Hunting", "Business", "Personal", etc., and allowing a custom display order are **client-side features**. They are purely about how Thunderbird organizes and shows tags to the user, not about how tags are stored on the server. - In practice, Thunderbird can continue to store tags as IMAP keywords (or whatever standards-compliant mechanism it currently uses) while adding extra local metadata such as:     - "This tag belongs to group X."     - "This tag has order index N inside its group." - That local metadata does not need to be exposed to the IMAP server at all. It can remain profile-local, just like many other view and layout preferences. So, implementing **tag groups** and **custom tag ordering** in Thunderbird core does not require breaking or bypassing IMAP standards. It simply requires Thunderbird to maintain richer local metadata about tags and render them in a more powerful UI, while still mapping each tag to standards-compliant IMAP flags/keywords underneath. *** Benefits - **Productivity:** Users can organize tags to match their mental model and workflow, greatly speeding up tagging and retrieval. - **Scalability:** Tag systems with 20, 50, or 100+ tags become manageable instead of overwhelming. - **User experience:** Reduces frustration from "fighting" the tag list, especially for users who use Thunderbird as a lightweight CRM or task manager. - **Future extensibility:** A well-defined internal representation (groups + order index) opens the door for smarter features down the line (e.g., smart groups, tag-based dashboards, better search integration). *** Non-Goals / Requirements - This proposal does **not** require changing how tags are stored on messages under the hood; existing tags should continue to work. - Renaming or reordering tags/groups should not break existing message-tag associations. - Backward compatibility: Existing profiles should be upgraded with a sensible default (e.g., all tags go into an "Ungrouped" group, original label 1–5 order preserved). *** Closing Thunderbird's tag system is powerful but held back by the lack of grouping and custom sorting. Bringing tag grouping and custom ordering into Thunderbird core—without relying on external plugins—would dramatically improve the experience for serious, long-time users and professionals who live in tagged workflows. I'd love to see this prioritized for upcoming releases, especially as Thunderbird continues to position itself as a serious productivity and workflow tool, not just a basic mail client. ... View more

I am using Thunderbird 140.8.0esr (64-bit). When I receive an email, a notification appears in the top right corner of the screen. It disappears too quickly. In the Settings, it would be very useful if there were two options added: 1) duration of notification in seconds 2) notification remains displayed until manually closed Another possibility would be if the notifications conformed to the settings defined in the notifications widget in the taskbar (I am running Linux Mint 22.3 - Cinnamon 64-bit). ... View more

The Filter search buttons "Unread", "Starred", "Contact", "Tags", "Attachment" don't change when selected, the only clue one is selected is the count to their right and the messages displayed. In addition the same occurs with the quick search filter buttons "Sender", "Receipts", "Subject" and "Body" have the same issue, you can't tell which are enabled. Thunderbird 148.0 (32 bit) ... View more

The Problem: The current AI Sidebar feature in Firefox supports excellent models like Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini. However, users in certain regions (such as mainland China) cannot access these services due to network restrictions. This renders the built-in AI sidebar completely unusable for a significant portion of your global user base. ​The Solution: Please consider adding one or both of the following options to the AI settings: ​Custom API Configuration: Allow users to input their own API Base URL, API Key, and Model Name (e.g., supporting standard OpenAI-compatible endpoints). This is the most flexible solution, empowering power users to connect to local models or alternative AI providers. ​Regional AI Providers: Add native support for popular and accessible AI models in other regions (e.g., DeepSeek, Kimi, etc.). ​Why this matters: Firefox has always championed user choice, privacy, and customization. By opening up the AI sidebar to custom APIs, you ensure that this powerful new feature is truly accessible to everyone, regardless of geographical restrictions, while also appealing to developers and privacy-conscious users who prefer local models. ... View more

I only have the one profile, I don't need to be told I'm using it. I feel like it's a poweruser feature that's just going to confuse casuals. ... View more

Time has passed, and you, Firefox-Mozilla, continue to ignore a very serious situation. So, here's what I'll say. I'll be honest with you. I find the round design so difficult to perceive and impractical in everyday life that it may force me to stop using Firefox. Because the Firefox user interface has always been so characteristic, with its RECTANGULAR design with an appropriate level of rounding. Now it's just a typical cheap “design like everyone else's.” And don't tell me that this is how you “integrate” the Firefox design into today's "leading operating systems" like Windows & Mac (By the way, I have serious questions about the future of Windows). Don't! Just give us the option to configure the LEVEL OF ROUNDING in the settings. Every time I open Firefox, the rounded tabs kill me. It's unbearably painful, inconvenient, and impractical. Your “new” round design really sticks out from the overall aesthetics of Firefox. Here's my proof: when you open the “Application Menu,” you see two completely different designs. Your website is even "rectangular", guys! It's rectangular with neat edges, and no one is pointing fingers or complaining about it! Just give users the option to customize the roundness of the design. Because human psychology and practice tell us that "a rectangle is much more reliable and convenient than a circle." Thank you for your understanding. ... View more

Firefox desktop has the functionality to have extensions pinned to toolbar for easy access on tabs and homepage. A similar functionality can be implemented in the android version. With the current Firefox android version, there already is an option to add a button to tab bar. Given the limited space on the bar, the choice of extension can be limited to one. Moreover, one needs to open a webpage to change extension value. It would be better if it can be managed/toggled through the homepage through the tab bar button. As an example, one can add a proxy toggle button to tab bar without having to open a webpage and then toggle the extension from the settings menu. ... View more

Instead of forcing AI stuff down your users throats, just put it into an add-on that users can install on the browser if they want it. If it's as great as you seem to believe, then what's the problem with making it opt-in by default instead of having to opt-out? ... View more

i'd love if we could have a feature to open a bookmarks folder, and then have at the bottom of the folder in our bar an "add active tab" button that adds the currently open tab to that folder, it's something Vivaldi browser has that makes sorting about ten times easier because you just open the tab, open the bookmark folder you want it in, click add, done, no more need to click bookmark and then fiddle with a folder explorer style menu at the top right. ... View more

Hello Mozilla team, I really love the new unified sidebar in recent Firefox versions (bookmarks, history, synced tabs, AI chatbot, etc.), but one very useful feature is still missing compared to browsers like Vivaldi, Opera, Edge (Collections sidebar), and many Firefox forks (Floorp, Zen, etc.): The ability to add and pin any custom website / web page directly into the sidebar as persistent panels. Many users (including myself) use this for: WhatsApp Web / Telegram Web Personal dashboards / university portals / email / calendars Reference sites (Wikipedia, dictionaries, Notion, Google Keep, etc.) Monitoring tools (price trackers, weather, crypto, etc.) Right now we have to rely on third-party extensions (like Page Sidebar, Open Link in Sidebar, custom sidebar_action extensions), userChrome/user.js hacks, or separate windows — none of which feel as clean, performant, or integrated as native support would be. Suggested implementation ideas: Add a "+" or "Add website" button inside the sidebar Right-click on any tab / link → "Open in sidebar" / "Pin to sidebar" Allow pinning multiple custom panels with custom names, favicons, reload intervals, dark mode respect, etc. Keep existing sidebar tools (bookmarks/history/etc.) and add a separate "Web Panels" section Optional: support for vertical tabs + web panels side-by-side This single addition would bring Firefox much closer to power-user workflows that Vivaldi and Opera already offer natively, and would reduce the need for many workarounds/extensions. Thank you for considering this it would make Firefox even more competitive for productivity users. Best regards, [AmirAbbas]  ... View more

Would be great if local AI added for Thunderbird so it will improve the search capabilities. Meaning that I can ask the bot a question and it will find an answer from all my email history. For instance, "which flights did I book from Cathay Pacific in 2021" But all this have to happen locally, I don't want my data to go to public AI. ... View more

Wish there was a feature similar to the safari mobile app where you could switch up froom the address bar to view all the open tabs. Makes the whole one hand usability seemless. ... View more

I know public sentiment for AI is not great right now, but personally I don't see a problem with it and I like that Firefox is adding it, especially because it's not in your face the way other browsers have it. I recently switched to Firefox from Edge because the AI push was too great with Copilot (and I thought that even though I was one of the few people who actually enjoyed using Copilot) I immediately liked that Firefox let me pick from multiple different cloud provided AI models and I'm not stuck with using whichever one you pick for me. I've started self-host my own local LLM server using Ollama and OpenWebUI, and I think it'd be great if I could select my own models to be used in Firefox from the list instead of just the major cloud provided ones. Obviously not a priority feature, but something to think about nonetheless. ... View more

It would be nice to have Firefox View show up as an option in about:keyboard to allow the feature to be assigned to a keyboard shortcut. ... View more