How to install a Notepad++ plugin offline?

Question

I am trying to install a Notepad++ plugin from Plugins -> Plugin Manager, but my office firewall is restricting its download. Is there any alternate way to download plugin offline?

Answer 1

Here are the steps that worked for me:

1. Download the plugin and extract the plugin dll file.
2. Place the plugin.dll file under plugin folder of notepad++ installation. For me it was : C:\Program Files\Notepad++\plugins
3. Start Notepad++ as an elevated administrator and then go to: Settings -> Import -> Import plugin (import the plugin).
4. Notepad++ will show the restart message / Sometimes it may not show it.
5. Restart the notepad++.
6. Should see new plugin under the Plugins menu. ALL DONE!!