Notepad++ 8.8

End of life

8.8.9 Release notes ↗

Is Notepad++ 8.8 still supported?

No

Notepad++ 8.8 reached end of life on Dec 27, 2025 (9 months ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Notepad++ 8.9 (latest 8.9.8.1).

Released
Apr 28, 2025
End of life
Dec 27, 2025
9 months ago
Latest version
8.8.9
Dec 9, 2025

Upgrade path

The recommended upgrade is Notepad++ 8.9, currently at 8.9.8.1.

Quick answers

Is Notepad++ 8.8 still supported?
No. Notepad++ 8.8 reached end of life on Dec 27, 2025 (9 months ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Notepad++ 8.9 (latest 8.9.8.1).
When is Notepad++ 8.8 end of life?
Notepad++ 8.8 reached end of life on Dec 27, 2025. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of Notepad++ 8.8?
The latest Notepad++ 8.8 release is 8.8.9, released on Dec 9, 2025.
When was Notepad++ 8.8 released?
Notepad++ 8.8 was released on Apr 28, 2025.
What should I upgrade Notepad++ 8.8 to?
The recommended upgrade is Notepad++ 8.9, currently at 8.9.8.1.

Other Notepad++ branches

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  • 8.9 Supported
  • 8.8 End of life
  • 8.7 End of life
  • 8.6 End of life
  • 8.5 End of life
  • 8.4 End of life
  • 8.3 End of life
  • 8.2 End of life
  • 8.1 End of life
  • 7.9 End of life

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Notepad++ 8.8 release history

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Release dates for 10 Notepad++ 8.8 versions, newest first.

  1. 8.8.9
  2. 8.8.8
  3. 8.8.7
  4. 8.8.6
  5. 8.8.5
  6. 8.8.4
  7. 8.8.3
  8. 8.8.2
  9. 8.8.1
  10. 8.8

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