Download Notepad++ for Windows

The current release is Notepad++ 8.9.8 for Windows PCs. Every release page below lists the exact files published for that version, together with their SHA-256 checksums and GPG signatures so you can verify what you downloaded.

Which file should I download?

• Installer (exe), x64 — the normal choice on a modern 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. It adds Start menu entries and the "Edit with Notepad++" shell command.
• Installer (exe), 32-bit x86 — for older 32-bit Windows installations, or when you need 32-bit plugins.
• MSI package — for administrators deploying Notepad++ across Windows machines with group policy or a software-deployment tool.
• Portable (zip / 7z) — unpack and run, no installation and no registry changes. See the portable version page.
• ARM64 builds — for Windows on ARM devices such as Snapdragon-based laptops.

Check the file before you run it

Editors are a popular target for repackaged, ad-loaded copies, so it is worth a few seconds to confirm the file you have is the file that was published. Every release page lists a SHA-256 hash per download. In PowerShell, run:

Get-FileHash .\npp.8.9.8.Installer.x64.exe -Algorithm SHA256

Compare the printed hash with the one on the release page — they must match character for character. The signed releases also carry a GPG signature, and Windows shows the digital signature under Properties > Digital Signatures when you right-click the installer.

Next steps: the Notepad++ installation guide walks through the wizard, while version-specific notes live on the Windows 10 page and the Windows 11 page.

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