Notepad Next, a cross-platform text and source code editor inspired by Notepad++, designed for users who want a similar editing experience outside Windows, has just released version 0.14.
The most important change is the fix for CVE-2026-42214, an arbitrary code execution issue caused by Lua injection in filename extension handling. The update also improves UTF-8 BOM handling to help the editor deal more reliably with files that include a byte order mark.
On the usability side, Notepad Next 0.14 adds line sorting options and previous search support. It also keeps the cursor position when a file is reloaded, making the editing workflow less disruptive when files change outside the application.
The Find and Replace dialog has received size policy adjustments. Scintilla and Lexilla have been updated to newer versions. These components are central to the editor’s text handling, syntax highlighting, and lexer support.
For developers and packagers, the project now includes a CMake build system to make building Notepad Next more consistent across platforms. The release also includes Crowdin translation updates.
macOS users get several platform-specific fixes, including a corrected application bundle and a dock icon fix. The release also updates the application’s .ico file to include a 256-pixel layer.
For more details, see the changelog.
Notepad Next 0.14 is available now from the project’s GitHub releases page. Linux users can quickly and easily download the app by either installing it as a Flatpak from Flathub or downloading the AppImage version.
