Notepad++

A free, fast, and powerful source code editor and Notepad replacement for Windows.

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Overview

Notepad++ is a free and open-source source code editor for Windows supporting multiple programming languages. It is lightweight, fast, and based on Scintilla, designed to optimize performance and reduce power consumption for a greener environment.

Last updated: Mar 12, 2026

Key Features

Multi-language Support

Supports syntax highlighting and editing for several programming languages.

Lightweight and Fast

Written in C++ using Win32 API and STL for high execution speed and small program size.

Open Source and Free

Distributed under GNU General Public License, free to use and modify.

Powerful Editing Component

Based on Scintilla, providing advanced text editing capabilities.

User Defined Language (UDL)

Allows users to define custom language syntax highlighting.

Community and Documentation

Offers collaborative online help, user manual, and active community support.

Issue Tracker and Feature Requests

Users can report bugs and request features through an official issue tracker.

Energy Efficient Design

Optimized to reduce CPU usage and power consumption for environmental benefits.

Pros

Free and open-source with no cost to users.
Supports a wide range of programming languages.
Lightweight and fast, suitable for large files.
Customizable with user-defined languages and plugins.
Strong community support and extensive documentation.

Cons

Windows-only, no native support for macOS or Linux.
Interface may appear outdated compared to modern editors.
Lacks built-in advanced IDE features like debugging or version control.
No cloud synchronization or collaboration features out of the box.
Limited GUI customization options.

Pricing

Notepad++ pricing plans
Plan	Price	Highlights
Free	$0	Full access to all features Open-source and community-supported No trial or paid tiers

Pricing is collected from the official Notepad++ website and may change. Always confirm with the vendor.

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Key Features

Multi-language Support

Supports syntax highlighting and editing for several programming languages.

Lightweight and Fast

Written in C++ using Win32 API and STL for high execution speed and small program size.

Open Source and Free

Distributed under GNU General Public License, free to use and modify.

Powerful Editing Component

Based on Scintilla, providing advanced text editing capabilities.

User Defined Language (UDL)

Allows users to define custom language syntax highlighting.

Community and Documentation

Offers collaborative online help, user manual, and active community support.

Issue Tracker and Feature Requests

Users can report bugs and request features through an official issue tracker.

Energy Efficient Design

Optimized to reduce CPU usage and power consumption for environmental benefits.

Pros

Free and open-source with no cost to users.
Supports a wide range of programming languages.
Lightweight and fast, suitable for large files.
Customizable with user-defined languages and plugins.
Strong community support and extensive documentation.

Cons

Windows-only, no native support for macOS or Linux.
Interface may appear outdated compared to modern editors.
Lacks built-in advanced IDE features like debugging or version control.
No cloud synchronization or collaboration features out of the box.
Limited GUI customization options.

Pricing

Notepad++ pricing plans
Plan	Price	Highlights
Free	$0	Full access to all features Open-source and community-supported No trial or paid tiers

Pricing is collected from the official Notepad++ website and may change. Always confirm with the vendor.

Notepad++

Overview

Key Features

Multi-language Support

Lightweight and Fast

Open Source and Free

Powerful Editing Component

User Defined Language (UDL)

Community and Documentation

Issue Tracker and Feature Requests

Energy Efficient Design

Pros

Cons

Pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

Ratings & reviews

Ratings & reviews

Community reviews (0)

Ratings & reviews

Community reviews (0)

Key Features

Multi-language Support

Lightweight and Fast

Open Source and Free

Powerful Editing Component

User Defined Language (UDL)

Community and Documentation

Issue Tracker and Feature Requests

Energy Efficient Design

Pros

Cons

Pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

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