Notepad++
Lightweight source-code and text editor for Windows.
About Notepad++
Notepad++ supports syntax highlighting for dozens of languages, tabs, macros and plug-ins while staying small and fast.
Requirements & licence
| Runs on | Windows |
|---|---|
| Internet | Works offline |
| Licence | Open source — GPL |
| Source code | Source code is available |
| Distribution | Official publisher download |
| Last updated | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Support | Community or self-service Community forums and documentation on the official website. |
| Security | Download is served from the publisher's official website. |
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