Notepad++

Notepad++

8.9.8 Virus and Malware Tests

EXEWindows ExecutableClean

Analysis of Notepad++

Notepad++ is free of viruses and malware.
Filename:
npp.8.9.8.Installer.exe
Resources:
SHA-256:
9753e2eba8f0ff056d60c52a917f7760ea81227e41b1786260e1ac76db398434
MD5:
91deb69e1b635f0ad96fa5d4a51f120d
Developer:
Don HO don.h@free.fr
Virus test:
0 / 21 Clean
Updated:
Aug 26, 2026

Prognosis - Is Notepad++ safe?

We have determined Notepad++ to be clean and safe to download.


Virus tests for Notepad++

Avast Antivirus 23.9.8494.0 Passed.
AVG Antivirus 23.9.8494.0 Passed.
Avira Antivirus 8.3.3.24 Passed.
BitDefender 7.2 Passed.
Dr.Web 7.0.75.2070 Passed.
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 2024.8.0.61147 Passed.
ESET NOD32 18.2.18.0 Passed.
F-Secure 18.10.1547.307 Passed.
Kaspersky 22.0.1.28 Passed.
Malwarebytes 3.1.0.267 Passed.
Microsoft Defender 1.26070 Passed.
Norton 1.22.0.0 Passed.
Panda 4.6.4.2 Passed.
Sophos 3.6.2.0 Passed.
SUPERAntiSpyware 5.6.0.1032 Passed.
Webroot SecureAnywhere 8.0.8.53 Passed.
ZoneAlarm Antivirus 10.2.064.000 Passed.


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A word of caution

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