FocusWriter

FocusWriter is a distraction-free text editor for Microsoft Windows and Linux. An old version (1.7.6) still can be used on MacOS.

Screenshot of FocusWriter running under Haiku OS

FocusWriter
Initial release	October 6, 2008; 17 years ago (2008-10-06)
Stable release	1.8.13 / August 18, 2025; 49 days ago (2025-08-18)
Repository	github.com/gottcode/focuswriter
Platform	Linux, Windows, MacOS
Type	Text editor
License	GPL-2.0-or-later
Website	gottcode.org/focuswriter/

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See also

• Free and open-source software portal

• List of text editors
• Comparison of text editors
• Full-screen writing program