Notepad++ v8.8.8 release
2025-11-18
I have been in contact with some security experts over the past 2 weeks and have identified a potential hijacking issue in WinGUp, the auto-updater developed for and used by Notepad++. This issue has been addressed in the latest release. Users are encouraged to manually download & upgrade Notepad++ using the official installer.
One of most wanted features - the MSI installer - is now available. It is intended for enterprise IT deployment only and may require iterative refinement to be fully usfull. Individual users should continue using the regular installer.
The crash issue caused by multi-selection has also been fixed in this version.
Besides the enhancements & crash fix mentioned above, this release includes various bug-fixes & some additional enhancements. You can view the full list of improvements for version 8.8.8 and download it here:
Regression and critical bug report here:
https://community.notepad-plus-plus.org/topic/27250/notepad-8-8-8-release
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