Nextpad++ for MAC
Free, open-source native Mac port of the Notepad++ code editor: syntax highlighting, plugins, macros, find-in-files and split view.
Nextpad++ Overview
Nextpad++ brings the Notepad++ code editor from Windows to the Mac as a fully native app. It is a port of the original Notepad++ code, not a rewrite and not Wine, so it works the way Notepad++ users expect, while fitting into macOS with native menus, shortcuts, file dialogs, dark mode and the macOS Tahoe look. You get syntax highlighting for many languages, plugins, macros, find-in-files with regular expressions, split view and the document map.
Nextpad++ is made by Andrey Letov and is free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license, with no ads, subscriptions or tracking. It is a universal app for Apple Silicon and Intel, signed and notarized by Apple, and version 1.1.2 needs macOS 12 Monterey or later. It is a small download of about 20 MB. Version 1.1.2 adds tab tooltips with the full file path, a title-bar proxy icon and many fixes.
Key Features
Nextpad++ is Notepad++, at home on a Mac.
- Real Notepad++: a port of the original code, not an imitation.
- Native Mac app: no Wine or emulation.
- Syntax highlighting: for many programming languages.
- Plugins and macros: extend and automate the editor.
- Find in files: search with regular expressions.
- Split view and document map: work on large files with ease.
- Mac look: native menus, dark mode and the Tahoe style.
- Universal: Apple Silicon and Intel, notarized by Apple.
What’s New in Version 1.1.2
Nextpad++ 1.1.2 is a polish release.
- Tab tooltips show the full file path, or name and last-edit time for unsaved documents
- A title-bar proxy icon for the file's folder, dragging and Terminal
- Toolbar and plugin buttons settle into the macOS Tahoe look
- Fixed a crash when editing the same document in both halves of a split view
- Fixed the caret while typing Chinese, Japanese and Korean
Nextpad++ FAQ
Is Nextpad++ free?
Yes. Nextpad++ is free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license, with no ads or subscriptions.
Is Nextpad++ the real Notepad++?
It is a port of the original Notepad++ code to macOS, made by Andrey Letov.
Which macOS version does Nextpad++ need?
Nextpad++ 1.1.2 needs macOS 12 Monterey or later.
Does Nextpad++ run on Apple Silicon?
Yes. It is a universal app for Apple Silicon and Intel.
Does it need Wine?
No. It is a fully native Mac app, with no Wine or emulation.
Does Nextpad++ support plugins?
Yes. It supports plugins and macros, like Notepad++ on Windows.
Is Nextpad++ notarized?
Yes. The download is signed and notarized by Apple.
Does it have dark mode?
Yes. It follows the macOS dark mode and the Tahoe look.
Can I install Nextpad++ with Homebrew?
Yes. Run brew install --cask nextpad++.
Where does the Nextpad++ download on nextpad.FULLMAC.app come from?
The download button leads to the official Nextpad++ download page at https://nextpad.org/download/. nextpad.FULLMAC.app does not change or repackage the app.
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