Notepad++
Native code editor for macOS with syntax highlighting for 80+ languages
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NOASSERTION v1.0.4 Apr 28, 2026
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Notepad++ for macOS is a native, free code editor that runs without Wine or emulation. It supports over 80 programming languages with syntax highlighting, plugin ecosystem, macro recording and split-view editing. As an open-source port, it runs natively on Apple Silicon (M1-M5) and Intel Macs.
✓ Pros
- + Fully native macOS app for Apple Silicon and Intel without emulation
- + Completely free and open source without telemetry or data collection
- + Extensive plugin ecosystem with growing macOS library
✗ Cons
- − Independent community port, not officially supported by the original developer
- − Plugin migration for macOS not yet fully completed
Use Cases
- → Code development in over 80 programming languages with color syntax highlighting
- → Batch editing of text files with macro recording for recurring tasks
- → Search and replace with regular expressions across multiple files
- → Parallel document editing with split-view for comparisons and references
Who is it for?
Developers and power users on macOS looking for a fast, resource-efficient code editor with extensive customization options.
