Notepad++ original creator calls out recently released macOS fork as an unauthorized fake

We recently reported on the launch of what appeared to be a Notepad++ fork for macOS, after the app had been a Windows exclusive for more than two decades. However, original Notepad++ creator Don Ho has now publicly criticized the fork for unauthorized use of the Notepad++ trademark and branding. In a blog post, Ho stated that the macOS app is neither authorized, endorsed, nor affiliated with the official Windows version of Notepad++. He emphasized that Notepad++ has never released an official macOS version. Ho said the fork’s website even used his name and biography to appear legitimate, which he described as misleading and disrespectful. The site presented itself as offering an official Mac release, which further contributed to the misconception. That's why we are now updating our coverage based on the original author’s statement and the comments many of you left on both the original news post and the fork’s app page. Following the controversy, macOS port developer Andrey Letov said ...