Notepad++

Notepad++ is a free source code editor that supports several languages.

Install Command

Run this command in PowerShell on Windows with App Installer (winget) available. Review installer prompts and publisher requirements before proceeding.

winget install --id 'Notepad++.Notepad++' --exact

Publisher

Notepad++ Team

Version

8.9.8.1Latest

License

GPL-3.0-or-later

Install details for Notepad++

Architectures: x64, arm64, x86
Install scope: Machine-wide
Installer format: NULLSOFT, WIX, ZIP
Versions in winget-pkgs: 14

•NSIS installer: winget runs it with the /S silent switch.
•Windows Installer (MSI) package: winget runs it silently with standard msiexec switches.
•ZIP archive: winget extracts it and installs the nested installer or portable executable.

14 versions of Notepad++ are currently kept in the winget community repository; the latest is 8.9.8.1. These details come from the package's manifests in microsoft/winget-pkgs and refresh every 12 hours.

Released: September 2026

Description

Notepad++ is a free (as in “free speech” and also as in “free beer”) source code editor and Notepad replacement that supports several languages. Running in the MS Windows environment, its use is governed by GNU General Public License.

Notepad++ is available through winget as package ID Notepad++.Notepad++, with version 8.9.8.1. Use the install command above to set it up on Windows without downloading a separate installer manually.

winget commands for Notepad++

Install the latest version

winget install --id 'Notepad++.Notepad++' --exact

Install a specific version (8.9.8.1)

winget install --id 'Notepad++.Notepad++' --exact --version '8.9.8.1'

Install for all users (machine scope)

winget install --id 'Notepad++.Notepad++' --exact --scope machine

Install the arm64 build

winget install --id 'Notepad++.Notepad++' --exact --architecture arm64

Upgrade to the latest version

winget upgrade --id 'Notepad++.Notepad++' --exact

Uninstall

winget uninstall --id 'Notepad++.Notepad++' --exact

Pin the installed version so winget upgrade --all skips it

winget pin add --id 'Notepad++.Notepad++' --exact

Show the package details winget sees

winget show --id 'Notepad++.Notepad++' --exact

Why install it with winget

Build your development setup around your projects: editor, terminal, runtimes, and optional container tools. Review each package before adding it to a repeatable setup script.

•Makes developer stacks easier to reinstall with one repeatable flow
•Useful for scripting day-one workstation setup
•Keep package IDs alongside project setup instructions

Good fit for

Developer workstation setupFresh machine rebuildsTeam onboarding checklists

Package ID

Notepad++.Notepad++

Moniker

notepad++

Homepagehttps://notepad-plus-plus.org/

Common questions

How do I install Notepad++ with winget?

Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run winget install --id 'Notepad++.Notepad++' --exact. winget downloads the installer listed in the official winget-pkgs manifest, checks its SHA256 hash, and installs it.