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Notepad++ (32-bit)

July, 10th 2025 - 6.37 MB - Open Source

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Latest Version

Notepad++ 8.8.3 (32-bit) LATEST
Review by

Daniel Leblanc
Operating System

Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10
User Rating

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Author / Product

Don Ho / External Link
Filename

npp.8.8.3.Installer.exe
MD5 Checksum

23e52d35b0a744b06b8f27e5350a96cb

Notepad plus plus is a free source code editor and app replacement that supports several languages. Running in the MS Windows environment, its use is governed by GPL Licence. The most popular developer tool for your Windows PC!

Based on a powerful editing component Scintilla, Notepad++ 32bit is written in C++ and uses pure Win32 API and STL which ensures a higher execution speed and smaller program size. By optimizing as many routines as possible without losing user friendliness, Notepad Plus Plus is trying to reduce the world's carbon dioxide emissions. When using less CPU power, the PC can throttle down and reduce power consumption, resulting in a greener environment. Download the Notepad++ offline installer for PC from FileHorse now.

The program comes with many useful features that make working with large text files extremely easy. Some of them are:

Syntax Highlighting and Syntax Folding
User-Defined Syntax Highlighting and Folding
PCRE (Perl Compatible Regular Expression) Search/Replace
GUI entirely customizable: minimalist, tab with close button, multi-line tab, vertical tab, and vertical document list
Document Map
Auto-completion: Word completion, Function completion, and Function parameters hint
Multi-Document (Tab interface)
Multi-View
WYSIWYG (Printing)
Zoom in and zoom out
Multi-Language environment supported
Bookmark
Macro recording and playback

Alternatives

Visual Studio Code: A highly extensible, free, and open-source code editor that runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It's feature-packed and supports a wide range of programming languages.

Sublime Text: A cross-platform text editor known for its speed and elegant interface. It offers a free trial version with a one-time purchase fee.

Brackets: An open-source text editor focused on web development. It's available for Windows, macOS, and Linux and provides live previews for web projects.

Vim: A highly configurable text editor built to create and change any text.

Emacs: A highly extensible and customizable text editor with a steep learning curve but powerful features, available on multiple platforms.

Pricing

The program is completely FREE to use, and there are no hidden costs or subscriptions. It's an excellent choice for those on a budget or who prefer open-source software.

System Requirements

Operating System: Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11 (32-bit or 64-bit)
CPU: Intel Pentium III CPU or an equivalent CPU from another compatible brand.
Memory: A minimum of 2GB of RAM.
Storage: You will need 20MB of available hard disk space to install the app, along with additional space for your files.

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