Notepad DOT Qt is an open-source, cross-platform and highly customizable text editor.
It has all essential notepad functions with more handy stuff.
It is suitable for daily driving, from newbies to advanced users.
Publisher’s description
What is Notepad DOT Qt?
Notepad DOT Qt is an open-source text editor program for Windows from ncyxie. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.1.0-s1, released on August 18, 2021. 2 versions are listed since August 10, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (ncyxie/Notepad-DOT-Qt) has 14 stars. Similar programs include Notepad++, Atom and Neovim.
Project description on GitHub: “An open source, cross-platform and highly customizable text editor. Written in C++ and based on the Qt framework.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Notepad DOT Qt is an open-source text editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Notepad DOT Qt safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E274469FBF610BD90BD4373C9497D02E58D3788E2116F6B7A81BF3CEAA4DDC95· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.0-s1Latest | August 18, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.1-s2 | August 10, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ncyxie.Notepad-DOT-Qt -eNotepad_DOT_Qt_v1.1.0-s1_Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- ncyxie
- Category
- Text editors
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ncyxie/Notepad-DOT-Qt
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.1.0-s1
- Released
- August 18, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- August 10, 2021
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 14
- GitHub forks
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- ncyxie.Notepad-DOT-Qt
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Notepad DOT Qt free?
Yes. Notepad DOT Qt is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is Notepad DOT Qt safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Notepad DOT Qt with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Notepad DOT Qt be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Notepad DOT Qt run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Notepad DOT Qt?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 10, 2021.
What are alternatives to Notepad DOT Qt?
Notepad++, Atom, Neovim, Geany and Brackets. The alternatives page compares them.
