What does this tool do?
Count Occurrences counts how many times a word or phrase appears in a text, with case-sensitive and whole-word options. It shows the total number of repetitions the moment you type your search term, so there is no need to scan long texts by hand. All counting is done in your browser, so your text is never uploaded.
How to use it
- Paste your text into the input area.
- Adjust the options to fit your needs.
- Copy the processed text.
How it works
The tool scans your search term across the text and counts every non-overlapping match. With case sensitivity off, Color and color count the same; with the whole-word option on, only matches surrounded by word boundaries are counted, so fragments inside larger words are not counted by mistake.
Real-world use cases
It is ideal for writers spotting an overused word in an article, SEO specialists measuring the frequency of a specific term, and developers checking how many times an error message repeats in a log file. Counting how often a particular phrase appears in survey or form responses also becomes much faster.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly does the whole-word option do?
With the whole-word option on, the search term is counted only when it is surrounded by word boundaries. For example, when searching for art, fragments inside parts or cart are not counted, only standalone art words are.
How are overlapping matches counted?
Matches are counted without overlapping; after a match is found, the search continues from where it ended. This is the expected and correct behavior for most text counting.
Is Count Occurrences free?
Yes. Count Occurrences and all 300+ tools on MagmaNex are completely free with no signup or account required.
Is my data safe?
Yes. Everything runs locally in your browser. The data you enter is never sent to a server, stored, or shared.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. Count Occurrences works on phones, tablets and desktops — no app download needed.
🔒 Privacy: everything runs in your browser, your data is never sent to a server.