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Notepad++

Notepad++ is a text editor for Microsoft Windows that supports multiple programming languages and plugins.

Live now Recent headlines emphasize tiny, fast code editors that mimic Notepad’s simplicity—especially for Mac and ultra-small Windows-style tools.

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A former Microsoft engineer has rebuilt Notepad, and it's 2.5KB in size and has zero AI bloat

… Of course, the original Notepad fits the bill just fine, but modern-day Notepad has a ton of additional features that some people just don't want. In response, Plummer released TinyRetroPad , a rewritten version of Notepad that squishes the file size all the way down to 2.5KB. …

Jul 1, 2026 · Simon Batt

I replaced PuTTY, Notepad++, and WinSCP with modern tools, and I wish I had sooner

… Even if you only use it as a text editor I still think Notepad++ is an excellent text editor. For the longest time, it was an obvious choice for anyone that wanted more than plain, default Notepad, but also didn't want a full-fledged IDE. …

Apr 6, 2026 · Korbin Brown

Microsoft's Windows 11 Copilot purge has already started

… According to Windows Central , Microsoft has released an update for Notepad to Windows Insiders that removes Copilot's branding and icon from the notetaking app. …

Apr 10, 2026 · Patrick O'Rourke

6 tiny, open-source apps that replace Windows bloatware

… Not everyone wants this, which is why an alternative like Notepad++ is more tempting than ever. Built to be a more capable alternative to Notepad, Notepad++ is a free and open-source project that also supports plain text editing, complete with tab support so you can manage multiple projects at once. …

Aug 3, 2026 · João Carrasqueira

These decades-old open-source apps still outperform many modern alternatives

… Notepad++ Notepad++ is a free, open-source code editor for programmers and coders See at Notepad++ Inkscape 2003 It proves professional vector editing doesn't need a monthly fee Whenever I need to create logos, icons, diagrams, or simple SVG graphics, Inkscape is the tool I open first. …

Jul 28, 2026 · Yash Patel

Microsoft spent two months overhauling Windows, and yes, that includes cutting Copilot

… Sign in to your XDA account Summary Microsoft retreats from broad Copilot push, removing buttons and relabeling Notepad tools. …

May 2, 2026 · Simon Batt

I ditched the fancy notes apps for a system so simple it almost feels boring

… The apps I do point at my notes and files are Obsidian, Notepad, and Claude Code. Obsidian for reading and linking and the graph view. Notepad on Windows 11 has become a little beefier with features lately, but it's still basic enough and formats Markdown if I need it. …

Jul 13, 2026 · Nolen Jonker

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