Notepad++ v8.7.7 Release
Notepad++ v8.7.7 regression-fix:
Add new API NPPM_ADDSCNMODIFIEDFLAGS for some plugins to fix eventual regression regarding SCN_MODIFIED. (Fix #16121)
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Notepad++ v8.7.7 Release
Notepad++ v8.7.7 regression-fix:
Add new API NPPM_ADDSCNMODIFIEDFLAGS for some plugins to fix eventual regression regarding SCN_MODIFIED. (Fix #16121)
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Notepad++ v8.7.9 Release
In the 8.7.9 release, due to fixes for two syntax highlighting regressions, some performance improvements for handling large files from versions 8.7.8 and 8.7.7 have been reverted.
You can check the list of new enhancements and bug fixes, and download version 8.7.9 here
Notepad++v8.8.0 Release
Notepad++ v8.8 new featurs, regression-fixes & bug-fixes:
Update to Scintilla 5.5.6 & Lexilla 5.4.4.
Fix a hanging issue on regexp regression.
Fix vertical tab bar messed up regression.
Add option to apply different color to fluent toolbar icons.
Add “Show only pinned button” option to prevent from inacurate click.
Fix broken cloned file state after Notepad++ restart.
Fix inactive buffer reloading problem.
Dark mode enhancements: combobox, slider, treeview edit, inactive menu bar & toolbar chevron.
Reorganize GUI (add Toolbar & Tab Bar sections) of Preferences dialog.
Fix invalid dot-character(s) handling in filenames checking.
Fix crash when using custom toolbar icons.
Add class & method recognization ability for JavaScript function list.
Remove toolbarIcons.xml, use toolbarButtonsConf.xml for toolbar custom icons & hidding buttons.
Add GUI option in Preferences dialog instead of using zero length enableSelectFgColor.xml.
Fix “Keep selection when right-click outside of selection” not working issue.
Fix Find dialog status text too left visual glitch.
Force npcNoInputC0 value as “true” by default to avoid C0 code input.
Remove “-pluginMessage” argument unnecessary restriction.
Fix an easter egg not showing issue.
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Notepad++v8.8.1 Release
Notepad++ v8.8.1 new featurs, regression-fixes & bug-fixes:
A regression in Shortcut Mapper from v8.7.5, as well as another visual glitch regression in the Find in Files progress bar from v8.8, have been fixed in this release.
2 new features - locale-based line sorting and selection history restoration during undo/redo - have been added in this version.
There are more new enhancements and bug fixes. You can check the full list of improvements and download version 8.8.1
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Notepad++v8.8.2 Release
Notepad++ v8.8.2 release
2025-06-30
If your virus scanner reports malware in this release (a false positive), or you see the yellow UAC popup while installing this new version of Notepad++, don’t panic. It’s due to the absence of Windows code signing procedure. An explanation has been provided in the previous announcement.
Although this release lacks a Windows code signing certificate, Notepad++ still provides a GPG signature. To protect against MITM attacks, use Gpg4win or Kleopatra, or at least verify the downloaded files using the puplished SHA256 fingerprint.
The issue CVE-2025-49144 has been fixed in v8.8.2. This vulnerability affects only installer, but not Notepad++ itself. If you have already installed Notepad++, this issue does not concerne you. However, if you plan to install or update Notepad++, please use the installer from this release.
There are more new enhancements and bug fixes. You can check the full list of improvements and download version 8.8.2 here:
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Notepad++ v8.8.3 - Self-signed Certificate: Certified by Code, Not Corporations
Release Date: 2025-07-09
Notepad++ v8.8.3 security-fixes & new enhancement:
Use self-signed certificate to sign new release binaries. (Implement commit)
Fix uninstaller security issue (CVE-2025-49144).
Enhance security for DLL loading.
Notepad++ v8.8.3 regression-fixes, bug-fixes & new features:
Fix regression of folding state not being remembered through sessions.
Fix “Go To Settings” links in Style Configurator regression (from v8.8).
Fix small regression of tab background (hovered) highlighting issue after drag&drop.
Fix an unresponsive (hang) issue due to hide lines.
Fix installer security issue by using the absolute path instead of an unspecified path (CVE-2025-49144).
Installer component “WinGUp”: update cURL to 8.13.0 for fixing cURL’s security issue CVE-2025-0167.
Update to scintilla 5.5.7 & Lexilla 5.4.5.
Add feature to update Notepad++ on exit.
Add “/relaunchNppAfterSilentInstall” command argument for installer.
Add feature to set read-only attribute on file so user can toggle (set/remove) read-only attribute of a file. Add new plugin API: NPPM_GETTOOLBARICONSETMODE & NPPN_TOOLBARICONSETCHANGED to get toolbar icon set choice.
Deprecate 3 APIs: Deprecate NPPM_GETOPENFILENAMES, NPPM_GETOPENFILENAMESPRIMARY & NPPM_GETOPENFILENAMESSECOND.
Add new feature of using first line of untitled document for its tab name.
Enhance NPPM_DARKMODESUBCLASSANDTHEME: Enable darkmode progress bar for plugins.
Various dark mode enhancements.
Fix right click on caption bar unhidding main menu.
Fix rename tab error message when tab name is unchanged.
Fix Python FunctionList absorbing next function issue if space after colon.
Remove .log from errorlist lexer’s default extensions.
Make raw string syntax highlighting work for Golang.
Fix Notepad++ tray icon lost after Windows Taskbar crashing & being relaunched.
Fix changing toolbar icon set not updating to matching panel icon set.
Fix Windows dialog file list not react with keystroke (character match).
Add “*” mark on modified file entries in “Windows” dropdown menu.
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Notepad++v8.8.5 Release
Notepad++ v8.8.5 release
2025-08-14
This release, like the previous version v8.8.3, is signed with the self-signed certificate. If your antivirus complains that the 8.8.5 version you downloaded here contains a virus or malware, this is likely a false positive. Please report it to the antivirus company.
The release contains several bug fixes & enhancements. You can check the full list of improvements for version 8.8.5 and download it here:
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Notepad++ v8.8.6 Release
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Notepad++v8.8.7 Release
Release Date: 2025-10-20
New enhancement & bug-fixes:
Sign Notepad++ binaries with GlobalSign certificat to fix false-positive alerts.
Fix Monitoring in one view affects selections and position in second view.
Fix Shortcut Mapper memory leak issue.
Enhance Perl FunctionList for class.
Fix pressing Alt or Tab causes controls redrawing problem in UDL dialog.
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Notepad++v8.8.8 Release
Notepad++ v8.8.8 release
2025-11-18
I have been in contact with some security experts over the past 2 weeks and have identified a potential hijacking issue in WinGUp, the auto-updater developed for and used by Notepad++. This issue has been addressed in the latest release. Users are encouraged to manually download & upgrade Notepad++ using the official installer.
One of most wanted features - the MSI installer - is now available. It is intended for enterprise IT deployment only and may require iterative refinement to be fully usfull. Individual users should continue using the regular installer.
The crash issue caused by multi-selection has also been fixed in this version.
Besides the enhancements & crash fix mentioned above, this release includes various bug-fixes & some additional enhancements. You can view the full list of improvements for version 8.8.7 and download it here:
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