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Press Kit

Materials for journalists, bloggers, and reviewers covering Notedpad++.

Boilerplate

Notedpad++ is an independent free native source code editor for macOS. Built with Objective-C++, Scintilla, and Apple platform APIs, it offers a compact Classic edition and a System Theme edition for modern macOS. Notedpad++ is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Notepad++, Nextpad++, or any other text or code editor. It is developed and published by Yassin ENNASSIRI and released under the GNU General Public License.

Quick facts

  • Product: Notedpad++
  • Category: Source code / text editor
  • Platform: macOS 11 or later (Apple Silicon and Intel)
  • Current version: 1.1.2 (28 August 2026)
  • License: GNU GPL
  • Price: Free
  • Author: Yassin ENNASSIRI
  • Website: https://notedpad-plus-plus.org/
  • Download: https://notedpad-plus-plus.org/download
  • Independence: Not affiliated with Notepad++, Nextpad++, Don Ho, or notepad-plus-plus.org

What it does

Notedpad++ lets Mac users edit code and plain text in a native app with tabs, a compact toolbar, line numbers, folding, bookmarks, find/mark tools, pin-able files, in-app updates, and a branded installer. Two editions ship side by side: Classic (navy chrome) and System Theme (follows the Mac appearance).

Suggested angles for coverage

  • Independent Mac editor with a clear “not affiliated” stance after the Notepad++ / Nextpad++ naming disputes in the wider ecosystem
  • Native Objective-C++ / Scintilla editor focused on a familiar compact UI
  • Free GPL software with Classic and System Theme editions, including Tahoe-aware chrome on newer macOS
  • Touch ID installer and in-app update download experience for Mac users

Assets

Media contact

Email: support@notedpad-plus-plus.org
Author page: notedpad-plus-plus.org/author
GitHub: github.com/notedpad

Sample pitch (short)

Hi — I’m sharing Notedpad++, an independent free native code editor for Mac (GPL). It is not affiliated with Notepad++ or Nextpad++. Version 1.1.2 includes Classic and System Theme editions, in-app updates, and a branded Touch ID installer. Happy to provide a review build, screenshots, or a quick call: support@notedpad-plus-plus.org — Yassin ENNASSIRI