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Notepad++ v8.9.8.1

👉 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:
v8.9.8.1 09-24-26
Vulnerability: Fix crash caused by “Open file” & “Search on Internet” commands. CVE ID not assigned yet
Vulnerability: Fix Function List array out-of-bounds risks when parsing functions. CVE ID not assigned yet
Vulnerability: Fix UAC operations performed without verifying the caller. CVE ID not assigned yet
Vulnerability: Fix incomplete UNC detection allowing NTLM leak bypass. CVE ID not assigned yet
Vulnerability: Fix crash of NPPM API when invalid value passed as argument. CVE ID not assigned yet
Regression: Fix failure to open files via Notepad++ symlink paths. (Fix #18314)
Fix a crash after canceling UAC saving operation. (Fix commit)
Fix Network Path Warning dialog usability problem. (Fix #18319 (comment))
Fix symlinks setting for Folder as Workspace not remembered across sessions. (Fix #18367)
Fix continous validation of the same server when loading network path files. (Fix #18319)
Fix UDL line comments not being correctely detected. (Fix #9193, #18141)
Fix Unicode text alternation in clipboard by Notepad++ encoding conversion. (Fix #18356)
Fix incorrect paste behaviour in column mode. (Fix #18355)
Fix visual glitch in the UDL dialog when main window uses vertical tabs. (Fix #18335)
Fix GDI leaks of tab context menu. (Fix #18297)
Fix inaccurate display information in PluginAdmin “Updates” tab. (Fix #18312)









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Other Windows:
npp.8.9.8.1.portable.zip
npp.8.9.8.1.portable.arm64.zip
npp.8.9.8.1.Installer.x64.exe
npp.8.9.8.1.Installer.exe
npp.8.9.8.1.Installer.arm64.exe


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10,556 50,331 Don Ho Sep 25, 2026 - 11:02 8.9.8.1 7.87MB ZIP 5/5, out of 110 Votes.
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