Python String count() Method
Example
Return the number of times "apple" appears in the string:
txt = "I love apples, apple are my favorite fruit"
x = txt.count("apple")
print(x)
Definition and Usage
The count() method returns the number of times the specified value appears in the string.
Syntax
string.count(value, start, end)
Parameter Value
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| value | Required. String. The string to be searched. |
| start | Optional. Integer. The position to start the search. The default is 0. |
| end | Optional. Integer. The position to end the search. The 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)
