

Create a new folder in this location and name it with the name of the plugin. Otherwise, go to C:\Program Files\Notepad++ (or whatever folder you chose for the program folder during installation). If you didn't check the Don't use %APPDATA% box during the installation of Notepad++, go to the %LOCALAPPDATA%\Notepad++\plugins folder. Your downloaded plugin is most likely a ZIP file, so extract the contents of the file.

Then, if the file comes back clean, close Notepad++ if it's open. There are several reliable sites for doing a quick free antivirus scan. How to Manually Install a Notepad++ Pluginĭo you want to install a plugin that's not available in the list on the Available tab on the Plugins Admin dialog box? Maybe you downloaded a plugin on the Notepad++ Plugin Resources or on another site.įirst, make sure the file you downloaded is safe.
