diff --git a/.github/workflows/post_release.yml b/.github/workflows/post_release.yml
index 2aa0c511b..3fb957ecc 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/post_release.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/post_release.yml
@@ -25,7 +25,14 @@ jobs:
     name: Publish to WinGet
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
-      - uses: vedantmgoyal2009/winget-releaser@v2
+      - id: publish-winget
+        uses: vedantmgoyal2009/winget-releaser@v2
+        continue-on-error: true
         with:
           identifier: dail8859.NotepadNext
           token: ${{ secrets.WINGET_TOKEN }}
+
+      - name: Report WinGet publish failure
+        if: steps.publish-winget.outcome == 'failure'
+        run: |
+          echo "::warning::WinGet publish failed. The WINGET_TOKEN is likely invalid or missing required permissions. Configure a classic PAT with public_repo scope."