Notepad++ end-of-life dates and support status
As of 2026-10-08, the supported Notepad++ versions are 8.9.
| Version | Status | Released | Active support until | End of life | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.9 | Supported | 2025-12-27 | — | — | 8.9.8.1 |
| 8.8 | End of life | 2025-04-28 | — | 2025-12-27 | 8.8.9 |
| 8.7 | End of life | 2024-09-17 | — | 2025-04-28 | 8.7.9 |
| 8.6 | End of life | 2023-11-23 | — | 2024-09-17 | 8.6.9 |
| 8.5 | End of life | 2023-03-06 | — | 2023-11-23 | 8.5.8 |
| 8.4 | End of life | 2022-04-26 | — | 2023-03-06 | 8.4.9 |
| 8.3 | End of life | 2022-02-03 | — | 2022-04-26 | 8.3.3 |
| 8.2 | End of life | 2022-01-01 | — | 2022-02-03 | 8.2.1 |
| 8.1 | End of life | 2021-06-17 | — | 2022-01-01 | 8.1.9.3 |
| 7.9 | End of life | 2020-09-28 | — | 2021-06-17 | 7.9.5 |
Status is computed from today's date. "Security fixes only" means active support has ended but security fixes continue until end of life. Source: endoflife.date. Verified 2026-10-08.
Frequently asked questions
Which Notepad++ versions are still supported?
As of 2026-10-08, the supported Notepad++ versions are 8.9. Versions not listed are end of life and no longer receive security fixes.
What is the latest Notepad++ version?
The newest Notepad++ release cycle is 8.9, whose latest version is 8.9.8.1 (2026-09-24).
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