Notepad++
Notepad++ 8.9.6.4 · June 2026

Notepad++ download for Windows

Choose your free Notepad Plus Plus download below. Installer, portable and MSI builds are available for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows — every link goes straight to the official, code-signed release.

Installer · 32-bit

npp.8.9.6.4.Installer.exe · ~4.2 MB
  • For older x86 Windows systems
  • Same features as the 64-bit build
  • Works on Windows 7 & 8
Download 32-bit installer

Portable · ZIP

npp.8.9.6.4.portable.x64.zip · ~6 MB
  • No installation required
  • Run from USB or any folder
  • Leaves the registry untouched
Download portable ZIP

MSI package

npp.8.9.6.4.Installer.x64.msi · ~5 MB
  • Ideal for IT & deployment tools
  • Silent install via Group Policy
  • Enterprise-friendly
Download MSI package

All buttons open the official notepad-plus-plus.org downloads page. Prefer source or older versions? Use GitHub Releases.

How to install your Notepad++ download

  1. Click the Download Notepad++ button for the build you need above.
  2. When the official page opens, save the installer (or ZIP) to your computer.
  3. Double-click the .exe to launch the wizard, or extract the portable ZIP anywhere.
  4. Open Notepad++ — you are ready to edit code and text instantly.

Verify your download (optional)

For maximum safety you can confirm the SHA-256 checksum and GPG signature published with every release on the official site and GitHub. This guarantees the file you downloaded is the genuine, unmodified Notepad++ build.

System requirements

  • Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 or 11 (64-bit or 32-bit)
  • ~20 MB free disk space
  • No special hardware — Notepad++ runs comfortably on low-end machines

Looking for older Notepad++ versions?

Every release ever published — including changelogs, source code and checksums — lives on the official GitHub releases page.

Browse all releases Explore features