Notepad++ v8.8.2 release

2025-06-30

If your virus scanner reports malware in this release (a false positive), or you see the yellow UAC popup while installing this new version of Notepad++, don’t panic. It’s due to the absence of Windows code signing procedure. An explanation has been provided in the previous announcement.

Although this release lacks a Windows code signing certificate, Notepad++ still provides a GPG signature. To protect against MITM attacks, use Gpg4win or Kleopatra, or at least verify the downloaded files using the puplished SHA256 fingerprint.

The issue CVE-2025-49144 has been fixed in v8.8.2. This vulnerability affects only installer, but not Notepad++ itself. If you have already installed Notepad++, this issue does not concerne you. However, if you plan to install or update Notepad++, please use the installer from this release.

There are more new enhancements and bug fixes. You can check the full list of improvements and download version 8.8.2 here:

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Regression and critical bug report here:
https://community.notepad-plus-plus.org/topic/26975/notepad-v8-8-2-release