Trademark violation: Fake Notepad++ for Mac
A fake website, notepad-plus-plus-mac.org, is falsely claiming to offer an official macOS version of Notepad++, misleading users and tech media. The site uses the Notepad++ trademark and the creator's name without authorization, which is a clear trademark violation. Notepad++ developer Don Ho has confirmed no macOS version has been released and is awaiting a response from the site's owner.
- ▪The website notepad-plus-plus-mac.org is not affiliated with the official Notepad++ project.
- ▪Notepad++ has never released a macOS version, and any claim otherwise is false.
- ▪The fake site uses Don Ho's name and biography without permission to appear legitimate.
- ▪Don Ho has contacted the website owner about the trademark violation.
- ▪Users are encouraged to correct misinformation on social media and forums about the fake release.
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Trademark Violation: Fake Notepad++ for Mac 2026-05-01 Several users have recently reported a website pretending to offer an official macOS version of Notepad++: notepad-plus-plus-mac.org Let me be blunt: This site has absolutely nothing to do with Notepad++. It’s not authorized, not endorsed, and not affiliated with the project in any way. The owner is using the Notepad++ trademark (the name) without permission; and even goes as far as placing my name and biography on the site to make it look legitimate. This is misleading, inappropriate, and frankly disrespectful to both the project and its users. It has already fooled people - including tech media - into believing this is an official release. To be crystal clear: Notepad++ has never released a macOS version.
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