Cloze Word Counter

AnkiWeb addon 178128605

Replaces [...] in cloze deletions with the number of words, with configurable counter format, question/answer visibility, and an option to keep [...] for single words.
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Updated
2025-06-25
Anki versions
25.02.5~
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MIT (from the headers of the Python files)
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Python, JSON
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en

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  • Last update or commit: 2025-06-25 (494 days before the snapshot).

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Description

Cloze Word Counter

An Anki addon that replaces [...] with the number of words contained in the cloze deletion.

✨ What's New in Version 1.1.0

  • New option: Choose between showing [...] or [1] for single words
  • Flexible configuration: Complete control over when and how to display the counter
  • Better compatibility: Works perfectly with Anki 2.1.50+

πŸš€ Features

  • Automatically counts words in cloze deletions
  • Replaces [...] with [number] (e.g., [3] for three words)
  • NEW: Option to keep [...] for single words
  • Works with all types of cloze cards
  • Fully configurable

πŸ“‹ How to Use

  1. Create Cloze deletion type cards
  2. In card templates, where [...] normally appears, it will now show the word count
  3. Configure behavior through addon preferences

Examples:

  • {{c1::house}} β†’ [...] (if configured) or [1]
  • {{c1::big house}} β†’ [2]
  • {{c1::very big house}} β†’ [3]

βš™οΈ Configuration

Go to Tools β†’ Add-ons β†’ Cloze Word Counter β†’ Config

Main options:

show_dots_for_single_word (NEW OPTION):

  • true: Single words appear as [...]
  • false: Single words appear as [1]

format: Customize counter format

  • "[{count}]" β†’ [3]
  • "({count} words)" β†’ (3 words)
  • "{count}w" β†’ 3w

show_on_question: Show counter on question side show_on_answer: Show counter on answer side enabled: Enable/disable addon

πŸ”§ Configuration Example

{
    "enabled": true,
    "format": "[{count}]",
    "show_on_question": true,
    "show_on_answer": true,
    "show_dots_for_single_word": true
}

πŸ“ Changelog

v1.1.0

  • βœ… Added option to keep [...] for single words
  • βœ… Improved addon configuration
  • βœ… Bug fixes

v1.0.0

  • βœ… Initial release
  • βœ… Basic word counting in clozes
  • βœ… Customizable settings

🎯 Compatibility

  • Anki 2.1.50+
  • Tested on Anki 25.02.5
  • Works on Windows, Mac, and Linux

πŸ“ž Support

Issues or suggestions? Contact through GitHub or leave a comment on AnkiWeb.

Tip: For the best experience, set show_dots_for_single_word: true if you prefer to keep the traditional [...] look for single words, or false if you want to always see numbers.