Notepad++ is a free (as in "free speech" and also as in "free beer") source code editor and Notepad replacement that supports several languages. Running in the MS Windows environment, its use is governed by GPL License.
Based on the powerful editing component Scintilla, Notepad++ is written in C++ and uses pure Win32 API and STL which ensures a higher execution speed and smaller program size. By optimizing as many routines as possible without losing user friendliness, Notepad++ is trying to reduce the world carbon dioxide emissions. When using less CPU power, the PC can throttle down and reduce power consumption, resulting in a greener environment.
Notepad++ 8.9.6 changelog:
- Fix vulnerability (CVE-2026-46710) of v8.9.4 & v8.9.5 installer. (Implement commit)
- Fix x86 installer regression of not showing installation entry in “Unstall a program” of Control Panel. (Fix community discussion)
- Fix x86 installer regression where context menu not installed or uninstalled correctly. (Fix community discussion)
- Fix UAC prompt display regression (“Notepad++ installer” instead of “Notepad++”) for Notepad++ v8.9.5. (Fix GitHub comment)
- Fix incorrect bevaviour when saving dirty read-only files. (Fix #17956)
- Fix regression where saving a UDL file removed XML declaration.
Download: Notepad++ 64-bit | Portable 64-bit | MSI ~4.0 MB (Open Source)
Download: Notepad++ 32-bit | Portable 32-bit
Download: Notepad++ ARM64 | Portable ARM64
View: Notepad++ Home page | Screenshot
