A cross-platform reimplementation of Notepad++
Publisher’s description
What is Notepad Next?
Notepad Next by Notepad Next is open-source Windows software in the text editors category. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 32-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.14, released on April 27, 2026. The version history goes back to March 18, 2022: 20 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.9 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (dail8859/NotepadNext) has 14,726 stars. Similar programs include Notepad++, Atom and Neovim.
Project description on GitHub: “A cross-platform, reimplementation of Notepad++”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Also runs on Linux
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
In short: Notepad Next is an open-source text editor tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Notepad Next 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:
BD344D08C8CF0F6B6FC1D393B8D28E9F087DF67D6E41527F5C9FB1719773E212· 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 20 versions ›20 versions over 4 years · about 4.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.14Latest | April 27, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.13 | January 25, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.12 | June 16, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.11 | April 2, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.10 | January 15, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.9 | November 20, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.8 | June 25, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.7 | February 22, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id dail8859.NotepadNext -escoop install extras/notepadnextNotepadNext-v0.14-Installer.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub com.github.dail8859.NotepadNextInformation
- Publisher
- Notepad Next
- Category
- Text editors
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/dail8859/NotepadNext
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 0.14
- Released
- April 27, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 11, 2022
- Versions listed
- 20
- Updates / year
- 4.9
- GitHub stars
- 14,726
- GitHub forks
- 940
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- dail8859.NotepadNext
- Scoop package
- extras/notepadnext
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Frequently asked questions
Is Notepad Next free?
Yes. Notepad Next is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Notepad Next 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 Next 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 Next be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Notepad Next run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Notepad Next?
The versions page lists all 20 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 18, 2022.
Can I use Notepad Next without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Notepad Next?
Notepad++, Atom, Neovim, Geany and Brackets. The alternatives page compares them.
