Notepad++
v8.9.8.1Open sourceReleased 24 Sept 2026
Lightweight code and text editor with tabs and syntax colouring. By Don Ho
- Windows
By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 24 Sept 2026How we check
Quick answer
Notepad++ is open source software for Windows from Don Ho. Lightweight code and text editor with tabs and syntax colouring. Download it only from notepad-plus-plus.org. The latest version we track is 8.9.8.1 (24 Sept 2026). ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.
- Latest version:
- 8.9.8.1 (24 Sept 2026)
- Publisher:
- Don Ho
- Official site:
- notepad-plus-plus.org
- Licence:
- Open source — GPL-3.0-or-later
- Requirements:
- Windows 8.1 or later
Our verdict
Starts instantly and handles large log files well. A favourite for quick edits, config files and learning to code.
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Key features
- Syntax highlighting for many languages
- Find in files with regular expressions
- Plugin manager
Pros
- Pro: Very fast
- Pro: Low memory use
Cons
- Con: Windows only
What's new in 8.9.8.1
See what changed in 8.9.8.1 in the official release notes
Version history
Version 8.9.8.1Latest
24 Sept 2026 · 7.0 MB- SHA-256
- The developer does not publish one
- Source
- Release notes
Requirements
- OS
- Windows 8.1 or later
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit, ARM64
Licence
- Type
- Open source
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Publisher
- notepad-plus-plus.org
Where these facts come from
Checked 30 Oct 2026
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