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A cross-platform, Qt-based reimplementation of the Notepad++ text editor for Windows, Linux and macOS.

Open-source alternative to:Notepad++

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What is it?

Notepad Next is a text editor that reimplements Notepad++ on top of Qt, so it runs on Windows, Linux and macOS rather than only Windows. It is aimed at users who want a Notepad++-style editing experience on other operating systems.

The project provides packages for each platform: an installer or zip on Windows (also installable via Winget), an AppImage and Flatpak on Linux, and disk images or Homebrew on macOS. Development is done with Qt Creator and CMake, with Qt 6.5 as the currently supported version.

The author notes that the application is stable enough for everyday use but should not be relied on for critically important work, and that known bugs and partially working features remain. Translations are community-maintained through Crowdin.

Key features

  • 01Cross-platform support for Windows, Linux and macOS
  • 02Notepad++-style editing interface built with Qt 6
  • 03Installable via Winget, Flatpak, Homebrew or AppImage
  • 04Community translations managed through Crowdin
  • 05Builds with CMake and Qt Creator

Use cases

  • Using a Notepad++-like editor on Linux or macOS
  • Replacing Notepad++ on a machine where it is not available
  • Contributing bug fixes to a Qt-based C++ desktop editor

Quick start

  1. 1

    Install via Winget on Windows

    winget install dail8859.NotepadNext
  2. 2

    Install the Flatpak on Linux

    flatpak install flathub com.github.dail8859.NotepadNext
  3. 3

    Install via Homebrew on macOS

    brew tap dail8859/notepadnext
  4. 4

    Complete the Homebrew install of the app

    brew install notepadnext

Things to know

  • The README says it is not safe for critically important work and has numerous bugs.
  • It is a reimplementation, so behavior may differ from Notepad++ in places.
  • Released under GPL-3.0, a copyleft license that requires derivative works to remain open source.

Topics

#text-editor#qt#cpp#cross-platform#notepad-plus-plus#desktop-app#desktop#editor#linux#macos

FAQ

What is NotepadNext?
A cross-platform, Qt-based reimplementation of the Notepad++ text editor for Windows, Linux and macOS. Notepad Next is a text editor that reimplements Notepad++ on top of Qt, so it runs on Windows, Linux and macOS rather than only Windows. It is aimed at users who want a Notepad++-style editing experience on other operating systems.
Is NotepadNext free to use? What license does it have?
NotepadNext is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is NotepadNext still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to NotepadNext was on Oct 13, 2026.
What can I use NotepadNext for?
Using a Notepad++-like editor on Linux or macOS Replacing Notepad++ on a machine where it is not available Contributing bug fixes to a Qt-based C++ desktop editor
How do I install NotepadNext?
Install via Winget on Windows: winget install dail8859.NotepadNext Install the Flatpak on Linux: flatpak install flathub com.github.dail8859.NotepadNext Install via Homebrew on macOS: brew tap dail8859/notepadnext Complete the Homebrew install of the app: brew install notepadnext
Where can I get NotepadNext?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/dail8859/NotepadNext

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