Tech riderRev. 3 Oct 2026
Notepad++
- 1Runs onWindows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Extension supportYes
3 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
Overview
Notepad++ is ranked #13 of 82 in text editors on Specifiction, made by Notepad++. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.
Notepad++ plans and pricing
All plansNotepad++ Free Free under the GPL license Windows text and source code editor · supports several programming and natural languages github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Compared on text editors
- Free plan
- Yesgithub.com
- Extension support
- Yesgithub.com
Facts
- Supported platforms
- Windowsgithub.com · 22 Sept 2026
- Multi-cursor editing
- Yesgithub.com · 22 Sept 2026
- Macro recording
- Yesgithub.com · 22 Sept 2026
- Column editing
- Yesgithub.com · 22 Sept 2026
- Large-file handling
- Yesgithub.com · 22 Sept 2026
- What it does
- Notepad++ is a free source code editor and Notepad replacement that supports several programming and natural languages.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- License
- The project says its use is governed by the GPL license.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Primary platform
- Notepad++ is made for the Microsoft Windows family; the project says there are no plans to port it to other systems.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Other operating systems
- The FAQ suggests using a Windows API emulator such as Wine on Linux or a similar solution on macOS, and cautions that performance or functionality may be affected.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Windows support
- The supported systems table lists Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11 as supported; Windows 7 and Windows 8 can run the current version but are not listed as supported.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Release signing
- The repository says releases have been signed using GPG since version 7.6.5 and publishes the signer key fingerprint.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Plugin management
- The built-in Plugins Admin lists available plugins and can install, update, deactivate, and remove them.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Plugin compatibility
- The manual notes that Plugins Admin identifies plugins that are no longer compatible with Notepad++ and may not list compatible releases that have not yet been added to its Plugin List.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Plugin installation permissions
- Installing plugins may require elevated Windows permissions when the user cannot write to the Notepad++ program or Plugins directory.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The project describes Notepad++ as a source code editor and Notepad replacement for people working with programming and natural-language text on Windows.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Contributions
- The project welcomes contributions and links to contribution rules for prospective contributors.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Company
- Founded
- 2003notepad-plus-plus.org · 28 Sept 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Text Editors in 2026#13 of 82
- Best Code Editors in 2026#12 of 44
Is Notepad++ yours?
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Sources
- github.com/notepad-plus-plus/notepad-plus-plus· checked 22 Sept 2026
- github.com/notepad-plus-plus/notepad-plus-plus/blo· checked 3 Oct 2026
- github.com/notepad-plus-plus/notepad-plus-plus/wik· checked 3 Oct 2026
- github.com/notepad-plus-plus/notepad-plus-plus/blo· checked 3 Oct 2026
- github.com/notepad-plus-plus/npp-usermanual/blob/m· checked 3 Oct 2026
- notepad-plus-plus.org· checked 28 Sept 2026