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Notepad++ vs Pulsar
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| Fact | Notepad++ | Pulsar |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | JavaScript |
| Licence | Other | Other |
| Stars | 29k | 4.2k |
| Latest | v8.9.8.1 | v1.132.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 36 days between releases | about 16 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 33 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Sublime Text. Alternatives to Sublime Text →
PartialNotepad++A fast native editor with plugins, on Windows only.
Full replacementPulsarA hackable editor with packages and themes, continuing Atom.
Notepad++
Pulsar
- v1.132.12026-05-20This patch release fixes an issue encountered by users of some community UI themes.
- v1.132.02026-05-17Pulsar 1.132.0: The terminal is now boarding
- v1.131.32026-03-20This is a quick release in order to fix a regression introduced in one of the bug fixes included in the 1.132.2 release.
- v1.131.22026-03-17Hello again, everyone! This release has a focus on bug fixes since our big Electron 30 upgrade! We've been busy address…
- v1.131.12026-02-17This hotfix release contains a fix for potential crashes, and a few additional small improvements. For the many other c…
Notepad++
unsigned The latest release, v8.9.8.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Pulsar
unsigned The latest release, v1.132.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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