# Xed-Editor (open-source notes app)

> Xed-Editor is a free, open-source notes app for Android. Advanced Text Editor for Android. It has 2,355 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.

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.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/Xed-Editor/Xed-Editor |
| Platforms | Android |
| Built with | Kotlin |
| GitHub stars | 2,355 |
| License | GPL-3.0-only (open source) |
| F-Droid | https://f-droid.org/packages/com.rk.xededitor/ (package com.rk.xededitor) |
| F-Droid anti-features | none flagged |
| Google Play | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rk.axion |
| App Store | not linked |
| Website | https://xed-editor.app |
| Official | no |
| Category | Notes & to-do |
| Latest release | v3.4.5 (Sep 14, 2026) |
| Last commit | Oct 7, 2026 |

F-Droid builds its apps from source and flags anti-features: https://f-droid.org/en/docs/Anti-Features/

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