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Notepad++ v8.9.8

👉 Free source code editor and Notepad replacement that supports multiple programming languages.

Notepad++ is a powerful text and source code editor designed as a lightweight replacement for Windows Notepad. Built on the Scintilla editing component, it provides advanced editing features, syntax highlighting, and extensive customization options while maintaining fast performance and low resource usage.

Notepad++ supports a wide range of programming and scripting languages and includes features such as tabbed editing, code folding, search and replace with regular expressions, and macro recording. Its plugin system allows users to extend functionality with additional tools and enhancements.




Features:
• Syntax highlighting and syntax folding
• Multi-document tab interface
• Powerful search and replace with regular expression support
• Macro recording and playback
• Plugin support for extended functionality
• Auto-completion and customizable GUI
• Lightweight and optimized for performance

Supported operating systems:
• Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11

Supported languages:
English, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Russian, and more

Changes:
v8.9.8 08-23-26
Vulnerabilty: Fix an eventual crash while loading UDL. CVE ID not assigned yet
Vulnerabilty: Fix an eventual crash when loading a UTF-16 file. CVE ID not assigned yet
Vulnerabilty: Fix out-of-bounds array write. CVE ID not assigned yet
Vulnerabilty: Fix authenticode verification bypass. CVE ID not assigned yet
Vulnerabilty: Fix a TOCTOU issue in the Notepad++ Updater (WinGUp). CVE ID not assigned yet
Vulnerabilty: Fix session backup path-traversal allowing deletiion outside backup directory. CVE ID not assigned yet
Vulnerabilty: Fix potential exposure of Windows login info (SMB/NTLM) via UNC path. CVE ID not assigned yet 1, CVE ID not assigned yet 2, CVE ID not assigned yet 3, CVE ID not assigned yet 4
Vulnerabilty: Fix shortcuts.xml HMAC bypass via the “Run a Macro Multiple Times”. CVE ID not assigned yet
Vulnerabilty: Fix Null pointer in NPPM_SAVESESSION handler causing crash. CVE ID not assigned yet
Vulnerabilty: Fix stack buffer overflow caused by overlong session paths. CVE ID not assigned yet
Vulnerabilty: Fix Folder as Workspace “Run by system” target hijacking issue. CVE ID not assigned yet
Vulnerabilty: Fix install-path injection possibility with PowerShell. CVE ID not assigned yet
Vulnerabilty: Fix lower IL (Integrity Level) process sends WM_COMMAND to higher IL Notepad++. CVE ID not assigned yet
Vulnerabilty: Fix Notepad++ UIPI Bypass via WM_COPYDATA. CVE ID not assigned yet
Fix crash in WM_COPYDATA COPYDATA_PARAMS for invalid payload. (Fix #18207)
Fix crash in API NPPM_ALLOCATE* calls. (Fix #18222)
Add an option to allow loading symlinks in Folder as Workspace. (Fix #18226)
Regression: Fix loading session for alone subview and doc/tab with untitle name. (Fix #18294)
Fix CJK IME issues in Save As dialog. (Fix #11582, #15431, #16772, #12225, #12366)
Update to Scintilla 5.6.6 & Lexilla 5.5.3. (Implement #18290)
Add plugin deactivation capability. (Fix #18206)
Add “-monitoringMode” command line argument to open files with monitoring enabled. (Fix #18188)
Fix Proxy Settings issue in portable mode. (Fix #13382)
Fix langs.xml model update not not applying file extension fields. (Fix #18220)
Fix luminosity slider in ChooseColor not visible in dark mode. (Fix #12451)
Fix empty sub-menus in compact language menu. (Fix #18202)
Fix Search Results vertical scrolling not matching with OS mouse settings. (Implement #18194)
Use modern question mark icon in dark message box. (Fix Repported in comment)
Format count numbers using current locale separators when needed. (Fix #18190)









This download is for the Windows 64bit portable version (very bottom of page).
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Other Windows:
npp.8.9.8.portable.zip
npp.8.9.8.portable.arm64.zip
npp.8.9.8.Installer.x64.exe
npp.8.9.8.Installer.exe
npp.8.9.8.Installer.arm64.exe


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Downloads Views Developer Last Update Version Size Type Rank
10,481 49,463 Don Ho Aug 24, 2026 - 12:34 8.9.8 7.85MB ZIP 5/5, out of 110 Votes.
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