7-Zip
System Utilities
A free, open-source file archiver for Windows with its own high-compression 7z format and support for many common archive types.
Open sourceWin 11Win 10Win 7
Notepad++ for Windows
A free, open-source source code and text editor for Windows with syntax highlighting, tabs, powerful search and plugin support.
Verified Windows support:
Not yet verified – see compatibility notes
Opens notepad-plus-plus.org. Codehimblog does not host or modify this software.
About Notepad++
Notepad++ is a lightweight source code and text editor built specifically for Windows. It opens many files in tabs, highlights syntax for a wide range of programming and markup languages, and can fold code blocks to make long files easier to read.
Its search tools support regular expressions and searching across files in a folder. You can record macros for repetitive edits, split the window into two views, and extend the editor with plugins installed through the built-in Plugins Admin.
The project publishes installers and portable packages for several Windows architectures on its official downloads page.
Key features
- Syntax highlighting and code folding for many languages
- Tabbed interface for editing many files at once
- Search and replace with regular expressions
- Find in Files across a folder
- Macro recording and playback
- Split view to compare or edit two documents
- Plugins installed through the built-in Plugins Admin
- Auto-completion for words and functions
Screenshots
We have not added screenshots for this listing yet. The official Notepad++ website (opens in a new tab) shows the current interface.
Windows compatibility
A version is marked Supported only when the project’s official sources state it for the current release. Support can change between releases, so always check the release notes.
| Windows | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 | Reported, not yet verified | Listed as supported in the project's SUPPORTED_SYSTEM.md (seen via a copy). Confirm in the official repository. |
| Windows 10 | Reported, not yet verified | Listed as supported in the project's SUPPORTED_SYSTEM.md (seen via a copy). Confirm in the official repository. |
| Windows 8.1 | Reported, not yet verified | Listed as supported in the project's SUPPORTED_SYSTEM.md (seen via a copy). Confirm in the official repository. |
| Windows 8 | Runs, not supported | Listed as able to run the current version but not supported by the team. Confirm in the official repository. |
| Windows 7 | Runs, not supported | Listed as able to run the current version but not supported by the team. Confirm in the official repository. |
Architectures (reported): x64, x86, ARM64. How we check compatibility
System requirements
- Choose the build that matches your Windows architecture (x64, x86 or ARM64).
Hardware and runtime requirements can change with each release. Check the official release notes (opens in a new tab) before installing.
Available download formats
All links go to official Notepad++ sources. Choose the package that matches your Windows version and architecture.
Installers
Standard setup programs (EXE or MSI) that install the application for you.
| Package | Format | Architecture | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Installer (x64) | EXE installer | x64 | Official page for Installer (x64) (opens in a new tab) |
| Installer (x86) | EXE installer | x86 | Official page for Installer (x86) (opens in a new tab) |
| Installer (ARM64) | EXE installer | ARM64 | Official page for Installer (ARM64) (opens in a new tab) |
Portable packages
Archives you extract and run without a full installation. Some still need runtime components.
| Package | Format | Architecture | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portable packageCheck the downloads page for the exact packages offered for each release. | Portable ZIP / 7z | x64 / x86 / ARM64 | Official page for Portable package (opens in a new tab) |
Source code
Source code archives are for developers and are not ready-to-install software.
| Package | Format | Architecture | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Source codeFor developers. Not an installer. | Source code archive | Any | Official page for Source code (opens in a new tab) |
Some package types above are based on recent releases and have not been re-checked for the newest version. The official page is the authority on which files are currently offered.
Before you install: confirm you are on the official project domain, check that the publisher and release notes match, and compare any published checksum or signature with the file you downloaded. Do not download installers from unofficial mirrors.
How to install
- Open the official Notepad++ downloads page and select the newest release.
- Download the installer for your architecture, or a portable package if you do not want to install it.
- Download only from notepad-plus-plus.org or the official GitHub repository.
- Run the installer and choose the components you want, such as the context-menu entry.
License
Notepad++ is free to download and use and its source code is publicly available. License: GNU GPL version 3.
Confirm the current terms in the official license information (opens official site in a new tab) before redistributing or modifying the software.
Release history and changelog
- Latest verified version
- Check official source
- Release date
- Check official source
Codehimblog does not copy changelogs. Read the full history of changes on the official Notepad++ changelog (opens official site in a new tab).
Official links
Related software
KeePassXC
Security & Privacy
A free, open-source password manager that keeps your passwords in an encrypted database file you control.
Open sourceWin 11Win 10