Xed-Editor
Xed-Editor is a free, open-source notes app for Android. Advanced Text Editor for Android. It has 2,402 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.
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About Xed-Editor
Xed-Editor is a versatile text editor for Android, offering advanced functionality such as syntax highlighting, extensive customization options, and a streamlined interface for efficient editing. Key Features: - Advanced Editing Capabilities: Syntax highlighting for multiple programming languages, auto-indentation, search and undo-redo support. - File Management: Open and edit multiple files using tabs, integrated file browser, and options to create, rename, copy, and delete files/folders. - Customization: AMOLED theme for night use, multiple theme options.
Privacy and F-Droid
F-Droid builds Xed-Editor from its published source code and flags anti-features such as ads, tracking or reliance on non-free services.
No anti-features flagged on the latest F-Droid build.
Screenshots
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Is Xed-Editor free and open source?
Yes. Xed-Editor's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0-only license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free. F-Droid, which builds it from source, flags no anti-features such as ads or tracking on its latest build.
How do I install Xed-Editor?
You can install Xed-Editor from F-Droid (package com.rk.xededitor) and from Google Play; the links are on this page. Its GitHub repository also publishes releases (latest: v3.4.5).
Is Xed-Editor still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 25, 2026. Its F-Droid listing was last updated on Sep 26, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.


