Notepad++

Notepad++ is a free source code editor (and Notepad replacement) for Microsoft Windows, supporting several programming languages. It is developed by Don Ho and released under the GNU General Public License (GPLv3). The editor offers syntax highlighting, code folding, and a customizable interface. It runs purely on the Win32 API, ensuring high performance with no external dependencies. The latest version, 8.9.1, was released on January 26, 2026, and supports Windows 7 or later on x64, x86, and ARM64 architectures.

What’s new

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Version 8.9.8 Released 2026-08-23

Release note:
https://notepad-plus-plus.org/news/v898-released/

SHA256 Digest:
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Verified checksum File integrity

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SHA-256 cb902f8a9628324dbe5233b5202e716ea469720c9a1ac968007df2288e4ed2ea

Install with one command

Prefer a package manager? Paste this into Windows Terminal:

winget winget install --id Notepad++.Notepad++ -e

Platforms: Windows

Notepad++ compared

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Attribute	Notepad++ This page	Opencode	Termora	DBX
Developer	Don Ho	Anomaly	Termora	t8y2
Category	Developer Tools	Developer Tools	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Platforms	Windows	Windows	Windows	Windows
Official sources	1	1	1	1
Verified official	✓	✓	✓	✓

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I download Notepad++ safely?

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Which platforms does Notepad++ support?

Notepad++ is available for Windows.

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Who develops Notepad++?

Notepad++ is developed by Don Ho.

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