Notepad++ Reviews

Notepad++ is suitable for all scripting languages and can be used to write and edit all types of code, like scripts and configuration files. It is easy and free to use, which makes it a valuable asset for programmers and IT specialists in general.

Sometimes I miss the terminal feature like in Powershell or Visual Studio, where I could check the code without implementing it in the environment. Such a testing feature is almost a must-have, and because Notepad++ doesn't have it I sometimes chose other scripting solutions.

Notepad ++ is better version of classic notepad.
The ui is far better that that, whenever we write code number is displayed so it makes easier to read the code, debug the code by checking the line numbers.
It highlights the start and end brackets making it easy.

It is better than classic notepad but it lags behind various new editors like vscode and many more. It does not support extension/integration like vscode . It is useful if we only want to take note of anything or else we have something to run locally. But still it lags behind lots of things.. as from developer perspective we require other tools as well simply using this tool will not work. Even new tools gives recommendations while writing code

It can identify lot of different programming languages and add proper indexation

Sometimes plugins identification is tough due to the many available options

The "search in files" and "replace in files" feature is very good. File recovery is very good at keeping the file you forgot to save in memory. The "Mark" feature is also very useful. You can easily filter the source code (especially multi-line) by marking certain code snippets or functions.

More integration options can be added. The feature of automatically opening newly created files "in the following encoding" can be added. each time, we need to change the file encoding property to UTF-8 BOM.

Lots of language syntax highlighting, great themes, cheap, and little memory consumption during execution.

No theme marketplace and module references across scripts are rare, function type declarations also aren’t visible in the IDE

I like the wide plugins available that I use within Notepad++. Notepad++ is light in memory usage, easy to use, and offers a good user experience.

Notepad++ could improve on the keyboard shortcuts. Some of the shortcuts are difficult to remember and not like other tools. Notepad++ could improve performance when loading big text files that are several MB. It can be fast just like EmEditor when it comes to using big-sized files for editing.

I have been using Notepad++ to write code in Groovy script for transforming data I get in SAP CPI. So far, it is the best IDE I have used for the purpose. It allows me to maintain the syntax and debug the code easily when compared to the software I was using earlier. It allows for easier and hassle free unit testing.

I think the main issue is that it lacks a lot of features that other IDEs have and I don't know if I will ever pay for it because the value for money does not seem viable.

I love the look and feel of Notepad++ the most. When you switch over from the native Microsoft Notepad it is a world of difference.

It feels like it requests an update pretty frequently but that is a small nitpick.

It's a pretty basic application, but it does the job.

I did not like the recovery/saving function

One of the standout features of Notepad++ for me is its simplicity and efficiency. Despite being lightweight, it packs a powerful punch with its extensive feature set. It strikes a great balance between being easy to use for basic text editing tasks while also offering advanced functionality for coding and scripting tasks.

Notepad++ is only available for Windows operating systems, which may be a drawback for users who prefer or need to work on other platforms like macOS or Linux.

I was unaware of Notepad ++ until I became interested in learning basic visual script, a programming language. At first, I attempted to write scripts in Microsoft's built-in text processing software, but I found that very tedious and difficult. However, after looking online for software that eases programming for beginning script writers, I found Notepad ++, and I am so glad that I did. In short, while software like Notepad does not allow users to change text color, Notepad ++ does. Ultimately, this feature--coupled with a few others--makes differentiating between different lines of text much easier, which is useful when programming, where you see several repetitive lines of code that can be an eyesore at times to read. Thus, I greatly enjoyed Notepad ++ and recommend it to anyone interested in scripting, as it makes the whole process more streamlined and convenient.

I will try to keep this portion of the review as brief as possible because I really enjoyed Notepad ++ and don't have (or even want to say!) many negative things about it. Furthermore, as I think about it, not many grievances even come to mind in the first place! However, with that said, one (and the only) thing I noticed was their advertising and marketing. Simply put, it was VERY difficult to find the official webpage, and when I eventually did (which took a while), I wasn't even confident that it was, in fact, the official site. Furthermore, I found the website very difficult to navigate, and they have a long list of downloads that do not specify what version is compatible with your OS or has the right features. Ultimately, in conclusion, it's quite confusing to find and download, but once you do, it is absolutely worth it!

Best tool to get the text edited in any format and in the best format possible including xml, json, .class. Very simple design and great functionality. Backup and recovery is also well done and support is great

I really like using this app. Can not think of any drawback.

This is a great application to be free. For my use, it’s mostly mild coding and a lot of note-taking. The way it can color-code text based on the type of code and script and do mass editing is really helpful.

Gets a little complicated in the settings part, but I don’t mind it too much.

The best thing about Notepad is that it is simple to use, the code can also be developed with ease on the platform, we can create folders and keep various files into it. We can search for any keywords on the file.We can save all the unsaved files on one go as well.

The platform is very good to develop code into it. I did not find any drawback on the platform.

Its easy to use
its light weight
It handles large data

More features and more customization needed

What most I like about this product is its extensibility, customization, and multiple document editing. These features of the product give me versatility . The extensibility of the notepad++ boosts the functionality of the text editor by using plugins. I can highlight my codes and auto-completion for code as well.

The most I don't like about Notepad++ is the basic feature. It should offer features for the same level as the IDE integrated development environment offers.

Better syntax and typing functionality, more features compared to older Notepad, and much improved UI

This software is only for text editing, anything more complicated than that requires other more advanced softwares.

great product which significantly help with writing code on any languages

There are not really much to complain about