Notepad++ 8.8.6 freeware

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Notepad++ is a versatile text and source code editor developed by Don HO, designed for Windows users seeking a powerful yet lightweight solution. With support for multiple programming languages, syntax highlighting, and customizable themes, it enhances productivity for coders and writers alike. Its user-friendly interface features tabbed editing, making it easy to manage multiple files simultaneously. Additionally, Notepad++ offers a rich plugin ecosystem, allowing users to extend functionality ... ...

Author Don HO
Released 2025-10-07
Filesize 6.40 MB
Downloads 7803
OS Windows 11, Windows 10 32/64 bit, Windows 8 32/64 bit, Windows 7 32/64 bit
Installation Instal And Uninstall
Keywords Notepad++, notepad alternative, text editor, syntax highlight, editor, edit, source code, view
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(165 rating)
Notepad++Text / Document EditorsWindows 11, Windows 10 32/64 bit, Windows 8 32/64 bit, Windows 7 32/64 bit
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8.8.6 Oct 7, 2025 New Release Integrity & Authenticity validation:
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Notepad++ v8.8.2 regression-fixes, bug-fixes & new features:
Fix regression of folding state not being remembered through sessions. (Fix #16597, #16670)
Fix “Go To Settings” links in Style Configurator regression (from v8.8). (Fix #16592)
Fix small regression of tab background (hovered) highlighting issue after drag&drop. (Fix #16559)
Fix an unresponsive (hang) issue due to hide lines. (Fix #16316)
Fix installer security issue by using the absolute path instead of an unspecified path (CVE-2025-49144). (commit, fix report on GitHub, fix #16744)
Installer component “WinGUp”: update cURL to 8.13.0 for fixing cURL’s security issue CVE-2025-0167. (Fix #16531, #16515)
Update to scintilla 5.5.7 & Lexilla 5.4.5. (Implement #16649)
Add feature to update Notepad++ on exit. (Fix #16601, #13749, #10317, #8495, #8457, #3755)
Add “/relaunchNppAfterSilentInstall” command argument for installer. (Fix #issue)
Add feature to set read-only attribute on file so user can toggle (set/remove) read-only attribute of a file. (Fix #326, #4594, #6216, #7841, #12520, #15571, #16603)
Add new plugin API: NPPM_GETTOOLBARICONSETMODE & NPPN_TOOLBARICONSETCHANGED to get toolbar icon set choice. (Fix #16547, #16646)
Deprecate 3 APIs: Deprecate NPPM_GETOPENFILENAMES, NPPM_GETOPENFILENAMESPRIMARY & NPPM_GETOPENFILENAMESSECOND. (Fix #15997)
Add new feature of using first line of untitled document for its tab name. (Fix #3994, #16584)
Enhance NPPM_DARKMODESUBCLASSANDTHEME: Enable darkmode progress bar for plugins. (Fix #16675)
Various dark mode enhancements. (Fix #16668, #16674, #16560, #16537, #issue)
Fix right click on caption bar unhidding main menu. (Fix #16652)
Fix rename tab error message when tab name is unchanged. (Fix #16661)
Fix Python FunctionList absorbing next function
8.8.2 Jul 1, 2025 New Release Integrity & Authenticity validation:
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Notepad++ v8.8.2 regression-fixes, bug-fixes & new features:
Fix regression of folding state not being remembered through sessions. (Fix #16597, #16670)
Fix “Go To Settings” links in Style Configurator regression (from v8.8). (Fix #16592)
Fix small regression of tab background (hovered) highlighting issue after drag&drop. (Fix #16559)
Fix an unresponsive (hang) issue due to hide lines. (Fix #16316)
Fix installer security issue by using the absolute path instead of an unspecified path (CVE-2025-49144). (commit, fix report on GitHub, fix #16744)
Installer component “WinGUp”: update cURL to 8.13.0 for fixing cURL’s security issue CVE-2025-0167. (Fix #16531, #16515)
Update to scintilla 5.5.7 & Lexilla 5.4.5. (Implement #16649)
Add feature to update Notepad++ on exit. (Fix #16601, #13749, #10317, #8495, #8457, #3755)
Add “/relaunchNppAfterSilentInstall” command argument for installer. (Fix #issue)
Add feature to set read-only attribute on file so user can toggle (set/remove) read-only attribute of a file. (Fix #326, #4594, #6216, #7841, #12520, #15571, #16603)
Add new plugin API: NPPM_GETTOOLBARICONSETMODE & NPPN_TOOLBARICONSETCHANGED to get toolbar icon set choice. (Fix #16547, #16646)
Deprecate 3 APIs: Deprecate NPPM_GETOPENFILENAMES, NPPM_GETOPENFILENAMESPRIMARY & NPPM_GETOPENFILENAMESSECOND. (Fix #15997)
Add new feature of using first line of untitled document for its tab name. (Fix #3994, #16584)
Enhance NPPM_DARKMODESUBCLASSANDTHEME: Enable darkmode progress bar for plugins. (Fix #16675)
Various dark mode enhancements. (Fix #16668, #16674, #16560, #16537, #issue)
Fix right click on caption bar unhidding main menu. (Fix #16652)
Fix rename tab error message when tab name is unchanged. (Fix #16661)
Fix Python FunctionList absorbing next function
8.7.8 Mar 8, 2025 New Release Notepad++ v8.7.8 regression-fixes, bug-fixes & new featurs:
Fix regression (v8.7.1 - v8.7.7) of saving backup file without modifications. (Fix #16186)
Fix syntax highlighting regression while switching among UDL files. (Fix #16154)
Add ability to hide selected toolbar buttons via a XML configuration.(Fix #15106, #15440, #16000)
Optimize switching programming language performance for large files. (Fix #16106)
Improve folding/unfolding performance for large files. (Fix #16064)
Fix SQL Backslash Preference state regression (from v8.7). (Fix #16249)
Fix count operation on regex causing Notepad++ to hang. (Fix #16207)
Fix FunctionList not refreshing with current document lexer changes. (Fix #16221)
Improve Style Configurator GUI organization. (Fix #15939)
Adds SAS programming language support. (Fix #16148)
Make existing DirectWrite rendering modes accessible. (Fix #16126)
Allow DirectWrite use on non-Core Windows Server. (Fix #15916)
Use VTS instead of LTS for specific control code abbreviation. (Fix #16107)
Fix installer silent mode doLocalConf.xml setting handling issue. (Fix #16233)

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