Notepad++ - how to install plugin by copy dll file to npp plugins directory

In this article, we would like to show you how to install Notepad++ plugin by copy dll file to npp plugins directory.

The most important part is to create directory of plugin without version.

Example:

• After download:  HexEditor_0.9.8_x64
• Plugin directory: HexEditor

1. Download the plugin (zip file)

2. Unzip plugin

3. Open location of Notepad++ and copy plugin directory without version.

In this case downloaded zip file: 

• HexEditor_0.9.8_x64.zip

Unzipped file: 

• HexEditor_0.9.8_x64

3.1 Location of plugins on my PC (Windows OS):

• C:\Program Files\Notepad++\plugins

3.2 Location of HexEditor plugin on my PC (Windows OS):

• C:\Program Files\Notepad++\plugins\HexEditor