Unofficial Notepad++ macOS app forced to rebrand after creator objects
Don Ho says the Mac app is unauthorized and not affiliated as the developer agrees to change its name but keep building the port
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Notepad++ lands on macOS as a native app
Notepad++ is now available on macOS as a free open-source app. It uses the same core editing engine, bringing familiar features like syntax highlighting, plugins, and macros, while integrating with macOS for better performance.
PSA: Update Notepad++ to version 8.9.1 after security incident
Notepad++ reports that attackers compromised its former ISP in 2025 and redirected app update traffic to malicious servers without exploiting the editor's code itself – an incident we reported last month. The project has since migrated to a new host and strengthened update verification. Users must manually update to Notepad++ 8.9.1 to receive the latest security fixes.
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Notepad++ users urged to update immediately after hackers hijack the app's updater
Hackers intercepted auto-updater traffic to download malicious files
Notepad++ releases 20th anniversary edition with new features
Open-source text editor Notepad++ is releasing a new milestone version for its 20th anniversary with multi-edit capabilities, multi-select background, and numerous bug fixes.
Notepad++ is a lightweight and free source code editor
Notepad++ is an advanced text editor aimed at programmers, web designers, and IT professionals. It has basic IDE features but retains the familiarity of Windows' built-in text editor and very simple word processor.
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Notepad++ 8 adds dark mode and Arm support
Notepad++ has reached a new milestone, introducing the much anticipated dark mode and native support for ARM64. Its look has also been refreshed with Fluent UI icons and more.
Download Notepad++ securely from TechSpot
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