Python String count() Method
Example
Return the number of times the value "apple" appears in the string:
txt = "I love apples, apple are my favorite fruit"
x = txt.count("apple")
print(x)
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Definition and Usage
The count() method returns the number of
times a specified value appears in the string.
Syntax
string.count(value, start, end)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| value | Required. A String. The string to value to search for |
| start | Optional. An Integer. The position to start the search. Default is 0 |
| end | Optional. An Integer. The position to end the search. Default is the end of the string |
More Examples
Example
Search from position 10 to 24:
txt = "I love apples, apple are my favorite fruit"
x = txt.count("apple",
10, 24)
print(x)
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