Creative & Dev Notepad++ 8.7.8 — Open-Source Text Editor
v8.7.8 | 2026-06-10 | GPLv3 | 5.0 MB
Notepad++ is an open-source text and source-code editor for Windows. It provides syntax highlighting for dozens of languages, tabbed editing, advanced search and replace, macros and an extensible plugin ecosystem.
Key features
- Syntax highlighting and folding for many programming and markup languages.
- Tabbed interface, split view, multi-caret editing and column mode.
- Powerful find/replace with regex across open files or folders.
- Plugin Manager and hundreds of community plugins.
Who is it for?
Developers, system administrators and writers on Windows who want a fast, lightweight editor with code awareness.
Download and usage notes
Download from the official site. Only install plugins from the bundled manager or trusted sources, and keep the editor updated for security fixes.
Technical Specifications & Release Info
| Version / Release | 8.7.8 |
| Release Date | 2026-06-10 |
| Archive File Size | 5.0 MB |
| License / Distribution | GPLv3 |
| Official Source | https://notepad-plus-plus.org/downloads/ |
| Release Note | Released by the Notepad++ Community. |
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5.0 MB
Function List regex enhancements and dark mode theme contrast polish in 8.7.8 are great additions.
Column editing mode (Alt+Click & Drag) and multi-file regex find-and-replace save me hours of text cleanup every week.