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Notepadqq

Open-source, Notepad++-style text editor for Linux and macOS.

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About Notepadqq

Notepadqq is a general-purpose text and code editor modelled on Notepad++, aimed at people on Linux who miss that Windows editor. It highlights syntax for more than 100 languages and covers the everyday tasks developers repeat often: multiple selections, regular-expression search and replace, tabs, and light and dark colour schemes. An unusual extra is support for rendering LaTeX math inside code comments. It is deliberately simple: there is no plugin marketplace, language server or project tooling of the kind found in VS Code or Kate, so it sits closer to a quick editor than an IDE. The project is free and open source under GPLv3, with no paid edition. It is mainly distributed through Linux package managers, Snap and Flathub, and the repository also lists macOS. Development is slow, and parts of its website are dated, so people wanting an actively evolving editor may prefer Kate or Notepad++ under Wine.

Best for: Linux users who want a Notepad++-like editor that starts quickly.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Familiar Notepad++-style layout for people coming from Windows
  • Syntax highlighting for more than 100 languages
  • Multiple selection and regex search built in
  • Free and GPLv3 open source

Why people leave

  • No Windows version
  • Slow development pace and a dated website
  • Few extensions compared with VS Code, Kate or Sublime Text

Top Notepadqq alternatives

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  1. 1Sublime Text logo
    Sublime Text

    Very fast cross-platform editor with a big package ecosystem, for a one-time licence fee.

    66.2
  2. 2Visual Studio Code logo
    Visual Studio Code

    Free editor with extensions, Git and debugging for people who want more than a plain text editor.

    65.0
  3. 3Notepad++ logo
    Notepad++

    The editor Notepadqq imitates, with a far larger plugin ecosystem; native on Windows, runs on Linux via Wine.

    56.8
  4. 4Kate logo
    Kate

    KDE's open-source editor adds language servers, sessions and a terminal panel while staying lightweight.

    54.4
  5. 5Geany logo
    Geany

    Light, fast open-source editor with basic IDE features like build commands and a symbol list.

    52.6

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Notepadqq: common questions

Is Notepadqq free?

Yes. Notepadqq is free, open-source software.

Is Notepadqq open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at notepadqq/notepadqq.

What platforms does Notepadqq run on?

Notepadqq is available for Linux and macOS.

What are the best alternatives to Notepadqq?

The highest-ranked Notepadqq alternatives right now are Sublime Text, Visual Studio Code and Notepad++. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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