Notepad++ 7.9 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Notepad++ 7.9 reached end of life on 17 Jun 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,879 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Notepad++ 8.9. Support timeline
Official dates from the Notepad++ release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 28 Sept 2020 | — |
| End of life | 17 Jun 2021 | 5.1 years ago |
| Latest release | 7.9.5 · 22 Mar 2021 | final |
Where to go from 7.9
Recommended target: Notepad++ 8.9.
The newest actively supported branch is Notepad++ 8.9 (latest release 8.9.7).
Frequently asked questions
Is Notepad++ 7.9 still safe to use?
Notepad++ 7.9 reached end of life on 17 Jun 2021, 1,879 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Notepad++ 7.9?
Yes — the final release (7.9.5) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Notepad++ 7.9 to?
Upgrade to Notepad++ 8.9, the newest actively supported branch.