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Notepad++ — Linux alternatives

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Notepad++, the free source code editor, is popular for lightweight Windows programming and text editing.

Looking to leave Windows behind without losing what Notepad++ does for you? Below are 2 Linux alternatives in the Programming category, ranked by community votes so you can quickly compare which one fits your workflow best.

Category: Programming Platform: Windows
editing programming source popular editor Notepad Programming lightweight Windows

2 Linux alternatives to Notepad++

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gedit

gedit, GNOME's general-purpose text editor, is also commonly used for lightweight code editing.

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87% match
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KDevelop

KDevelop is a free, feature-rich integrated development environment for KDE supporting C++, Python, PHP and more.

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13% match

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Linux alternative to Notepad++?

Based on community votes, gedit is currently the top-rated Linux alternative to Notepad++ on Linux Alternative.com.

Does Notepad++ run natively on Linux?

Notepad++ does not have a native Linux build. Instead, you can switch to one of the 2 free Linux alternatives listed on this page.

Are the Linux alternatives to Notepad++ free?

Most Linux alternatives listed here are free and open-source. Check each program's own download page for exact licensing terms.