Suspicious Website
Gridinsoft currently classifies this site as Suspicious Website. The report highlights 12 blacklist detections, no established public user-review history, and phishing-related signals. These risks are driven by active warning signals despite the site's longer domain history.
Trust signal radarNormalized trust signals for notepaddownload.infoDomain Maturity: 3738 daysDomain MaturityWarning Cleanliness: 12 detectionsWarningCleanlinessSafety Level: 3 negative tagsSafetyLevelPositive Signals: 2 positive signalsPositiveSignalsPopularity: Estimated low traffic without Tranco or social profile dataPopularityTrust Zone: .infoTrust ZoneOperational Signals: 1 detected servicesOperationalSignalsLocation Credibility: Hosting country RULocation Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for notepaddownload.info. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.
How we scored notepaddownload.info
On-page mentions:
Downloads, Microsoft Software
Tech signals:
Cloudflare Browser Insights, Tailwind CSS
Positive signals:
strong independent trust
a long-term domain history (10.2 years)
an active SSL certificate (3 months)
multi-language support
Negative signals:
security-provider warnings
multiple malware or phishing blacklist detections (12)
phishing-style impersonation signals
limited independent reputation data
Context signals:
content related to file sharing and downloadable content; software products and downloads
Last checked September 20, 2026 at 2:17 AM by
Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.4
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What is Notepaddownload?
According to its current page title, notepaddownload.info presents itself as โNotepad++ Download - Free Source Code Editor & Notepad Replacementโ. The sections below evaluate the site-specific reputation and technical findings.
Figure 2.
Website screenshot for Notepaddownload.info.
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This domain was registered June 26, 2016 at 10:08 AM through the company Spaceship, Inc.
and ownership information is not publicly available.
Complaint contact not found.
Is notepaddownload.info safe?
Use caution with notepaddownload.info. Its current Gridinsoft trust score is 7/100; review the site-specific findings below before use.
Why is notepaddownload.info marked "Suspicious Website"?
Gridinsoft's current assessment of notepaddownload.info is based on phishing indicators. Context considered alongside those findings includes limited public traffic history. The listed status means the domain currently appears in Gridinsoft's own Threat List; it is not a consensus of external providers. 12 of 28 publicly displayed security sources report a warning. A separate license-restricted partner security signal also contributes to the automated assessment; its provider name and verdict cannot be displayed publicly under the source license.
A structured view of the site's detected themes, page signals, and related online footprint elements.
Downloads
Cookie Consent
This site implements a cookie-consent interface for managing tracking and data-collection preferences.
Microsoft Software
Cloudflare Browser Insights
This website is proxied through Cloudflare's CDN/network and has Cloudflare Browser Insights enabled.
Tailwind CSS
Blacklisted by Security Providers
Security intelligence signal: A security-provider signal contributes to the automated assessment of notepaddownload.info. Publicly displayable provider verdicts, when available, are reported separately; some source details may be restricted by license.
Multilanguage
The website provides multi-language support, demonstrating international accessibility and commitment to diverse user populations. Multi-language implementation typically indicates professional development standards and global operational scope, representing a positive trust indicator.
Phishing - High Risk
Automated analysis detected strong patterns on this site associated with phishing or brand impersonation. Exercise extreme caution and avoid entering passwords, verification codes, payment details, or personal information until legitimacy is independently confirmed.
Russia
Established Domain
notepaddownload.info has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.
Listed by Gridinsoft
Gridinsoft Internet Security classified this site as unsafe. As a VirusTotal partner, our detections contribute to broader protection across tools and browsers.
Website descriptionDownload Notepad++ for free. Source code editor and Notepad replacement supporting C++, Python, HTML & more. Fast, lightweight, and open source.
Detection SignaturesThese signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
DownloadsCookie ConsentMicrosoft SoftwareTailwind CSSPhishing - High Risk
Verified ServicesThis domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
Google Verification
Domain ownership verified by Google.
Security FingerprintUnique identifier based on site analysis
Notepaddownload.info is affiliated with the Russian Federation, a nation that initiated a military attack, thus committing a crime against humanity in the form of war against Ukraine for the past 3 years. Our company, Gridinsoft, is based in Ukraine.
The ongoing war has resulted in tragic losses, with our children, parents, and friends facing daily hardships due to the deliberate actions of the Russian military. Homes are being destroyed, and millions of our fellow citizens have been forced to leave their residences.
This is not a political statement but rather a heartfelt plea. We earnestly ask that you refrain from utilizing services provided by websites from Russia. We appeal to your sense of humanityโplease avoid purchasing their products or engaging in business transactions with them.
It is critical to recognize that each individual's choices contribute to the financial resources available to the Russian Federation, which directly impacts its ability to sustain this war. Your conscientious decisions can play a role in promoting peace and stability in Ukraine.
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