Copy the DLL file and any other files and folders (keeping the same directory structure) and paste them into the new folder you created in the plugins folder. Create a new folder in this location and name it with the name of the plugin. The creator of Notepad++ is not happy with ads and decided to not included in future releases. The reason is that is third party software and its showing ads. In 64 bit version of Notepad++ and after versions 7.5 the plugin manager will not be part of Notepad++. Otherwise, go to C:\Program Files\Notepad++ (or whatever folder you chose for the program folder during installation). PLugin manager is missing in latest versions of Notepad++. 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. A centrally hosted XML file holds the list of. Then, if the file comes back clean, close Notepad++ if it's open. Plugin Manager is a plugin for Notepad++ that allows you to install, update and remove plugins from Notepad++. 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.