"Notepad++ for Mac" release is disavowed by the creator of the original

Key Points:

• Notepad++ creator Don Ho has condemned an unofficial "Notepad++ for Mac" port by Andrey Letov, accusing him of unauthorized use of the Notepad++ trademark and misleading users into believing it is an official release.
• Ho requested Letov to stop using the Notepad++ name and logo, leading to escalating tensions and Ho reporting the trademark infringement to Cloudflare, prompting Letov to rename the app "NextPad++" and change branding elements.
• The unofficial Mac port is a native macOS app supporting recent versions and Apple Silicon, but its development heavily involves AI tools, raising concerns about long-term support and reliability.
• Ho and other users warned that using an unvetted, unofficial port carries risks, including potential malware, as Ho has not verified the code or binaries of Letov’s version.
• Letov claims to be coordinating changes and hopes for future acceptance by Ho, but the project’s URL remains unchanged, and version 1.0.5 still uses Notepad++ branding despite ongoing rebranding efforts.