Developers , a free (GPLv3) code editor for Windows platform, on the introduction of a project ban in China. Despite supporting only the Windows platform, Notepad++ among Ubuntu users and ranks 5th among the most snap packages for developers (runs through Wine).
It is believed that the reason for the blocking of Notepad++ was the project's involvement in actions against the discrimination of Uyghurs and in support of protesters in Hong Kong. In particular, the latest release 7.8.9 was as a release in support of the freedom and autonomy of Hong Kong, while releases with by were supplied with a call against the oppression of Uyghurs.
Source: opennet.ru
