New Firebird Docker Images

The official firebirdsql/firebird Docker images have just shipped a major overhaul.

• Daily pre-release snapshots: firebirdsql/firebird:6-snapshot and 5-snapshot, rebuilt every 24 hours from the upstream Firebird source branches.
• Debian Trixie (13) is now the default base image; Bookworm, Bullseye, Jammy, and Noble are still available.
• New Firebird patch releases packaged: 5.0.4, 4.0.7, 3.0.14.
• Consistent tag scheme — every image has a - tag so you can pin precisely.
• Cleaner registry — multi-arch images are assembled by digest, so you no longer see -amd64 / -arm64 staging tags on Docker Hub.

Please refer to readme for more details. Please give feedback here. 

1-step Linux installation scripts were updated to support Debian 13 and Ubuntu 26

• Added support for Debian 13 and Ubuntu 26;
• Vanilla scripts install the latest version from April 17, 2026;
• Fixed errors when installing systemd units for FB2.5;
• Fixed a bug in the vanilla script for FB2.5 for Debian with an incorrect libncurses.so.5 -> libncurses.so.6 symlink.

Download on GitHub.

Firebird Project is happy to announce general availability of Firebird 5.0.4, Firebird 4.0.7 and Firebird 3.0.14 sub-releases.

Please refer to their documentation for the full list of changes. Binary kits for Windows, Linux, macOS and Android platforms are immediately available for download:

• Firebird 5.0.4:  Release notes | Download page
• Firebird 4.0.7:  Release notes | Download page
• Firebird 3.0.14:  Release notes | Download page

Take a look what you have missed during the 1st quarter of 2026:

Jan 07, 2026 — “Secrets of Firebird SQL Optimizer” Book Released in Portuguese, German, and Polish

This book is a must-have for every developer of Firebird-based applications, to understand how queries are executed and what happens inside the Firebird engine. Right now there is a 45% discount. Available in English, German, Portuguese, Polish and more! Purchase it now: https://firebirdsql.org/en/featured-products/book-secrets-of-firebird-sql-optimizer

Jan 19, 2026 — Firebird Index Webinar Moved to January 27, 2026

This exclusive webinar was for Firebird Supporters — professionals who directly support Firebird development through small (EUR 10), but important contributions to the Foundation. Several webinars have been held, including Firebird Performance on Windows, Firebird Performance on Linux, and Firebird Recovery.

Become a Firebird Supporter now and receive access to all recordings. More details: https://www.firebirdsql.org/joinfirebird

Jan 22, 2026 — Jaybird 6.0.4 and Jaybird 5.0.11 Released

https://firebirdsql.org/en/news/jaybird-6-0-4-and-jaybird-5-0-11-released

Feb 03, 2026 — Flashback: 25 anos do Firebird — 5 de fevereiro 2026 (em Português)

https://firebirdsql.org/en/community-news/flashback-25-anos-do-firebird-5-de-fevereiro-2026

Feb 20, 2026 — 1-Step Firebird Linux Installation Scripts Updated

https://firebirdsql.org/en/community-news/1-step-firebird-linux-installation-scripts-were-updated

Feb 24, 2026 — Entity Framework Core 10 Provider for Firebird Is Ready

https://firebirdsql.org/en/news/entity-framework-core-10-provider-for-firebird-is-ready

Mar 10, 2026 — Firebird 5 Migration Statistics

Many developers have already upgraded — why fall behind? See migration statistics and links to migration resources.

https://firebirdsql.org/en/community-news/firebird-5-migration-statistics

Mar 27, 2026 — Jaybird 6.0.5 and Jaybird 5.0.12 Released

We are happy to announce the release of Jaybird 6.0.5 and Jaybird 5.0.12, providing bug fixes. Jaybird is the Firebird JDBC driver.

https://firebirdsql.org/en/news/jaybird-6-0-5-and-jaybird-5-0-12-released

Mar 30, 2026 — The First EmberWings (FirebirdSQL Magazine) Issue of 2026 Is Now Available

The latest issue of EmberWings is available exclusively to all Firebird Associates and Firebird Partners. It will be available to the general public in June 2026.

https://firebirdsql.org/en/news/the-first-emberwings-issue-of-2026-is-now-available

Mar 31, 2026 — Firebird VIP Seminar in São Paulo, Brazil — April 25, 2026 (em Português)

On April 25th, Alexey Kovyazin, CEO of IBSurgeon and Vice President of the Firebird Foundation, and Edson Gregorio, CEO of MQFS, will be hosting the Firebird VIP Seminar in São Paulo/SP!

https://firebirdsql.org/en/community-news/25-april-2026-firebird-vip-seminar-in-sao-paulo-brazil-in-portuguese