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A website posing as the official Notepad++ website, https://notepad.plus/, is causing frustration and potential security risks for users. It is filled with malicious advertisements and aims to divert traffic from the legitimate website. Assistance is requested to report the malicious site and protect the Notepad++ community.

Help us to take down the parasite website

They put a disclaimer on the site saying they are not affiliated with the project:
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Notepad++ is a trademark of Don Ho. Notepad.plus is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Don Ho in any way. This is an unofficial fan website created for general information/educational purposes only. Any information found in this website is our personal opinions and do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of Don Ho or his representatives. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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I don’t see any ads, and ive got adblocker disabled.
Also, when you click, “Download” it redirects to the official site, just a FYI.
But on the final claim, that it diverts traffic away from the official site, i think its reasonable so i will report it.