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About CiteCount

Empowering students and researchers worldwide with precise, privacy-first word counting solutions since our founding.

Our Mission: To provide the most accurate and privacy-focused word counting tools for academic work, helping students achieve their best without compromising their data security.

Our Story

CiteCount was born from a simple frustration experienced by countless students: existing word counters weren't accurate for academic work. Traditional tools counted everything, including citations and references, leading to inaccurate word counts that could affect grades and compliance with assignment requirements.

As IB students ourselves, we understood the critical importance of precise word counts. The International Baccalaureate programme has strict word limits for Extended Essays, Internal Assessments, and other coursework. A few words over the limit could mean the difference between acceptance and rejection of your work.

What started as a personal tool quickly grew into something much larger. We realized that our solution could help millions of students worldwide who faced the same challenges. Today, CiteCount serves over 100,000 students across 50+ countries, processing millions of words while maintaining our commitment to privacy and accuracy.

100K+
Active Users
50+
Countries Served
10M+
Words Processed
99.9%
Uptime

Our Values

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Privacy First

Your documents never leave your device. All processing happens locally, ensuring your academic work remains completely private and secure.

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Academic Precision

Built specifically for academic work with understanding of citation formats, referencing styles, and educational requirements.

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Student-Centric

Every feature is designed with students in mind, from IB requirements to university standards, ensuring relevance and usefulness.

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Continuous Innovation

We constantly evolve based on user feedback, adding new features and improving existing ones to serve our community better.

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Global Accessibility

Free, fast, and accessible to students worldwide, regardless of their economic background or technical expertise.

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Educational Support

Beyond word counting, we provide comprehensive guides and resources to help students excel in their academic journey.

Our Journey

2021
Initial concept developed by IB students frustrated with inaccurate word counting tools for academic assignments.
2022
First public release of CiteCount with basic citation filtering capabilities. Gained initial traction within IB student communities.
2023
Major expansion with advanced citation detection, support for multiple referencing styles, and introduction of analytics features.
2024
Launch of companion applications including IB Exam Countdown, Mock Exam Timer, and comprehensive IB Resources platform.
2025
Complete platform rewrite with enhanced privacy features, improved accuracy, and expanded educational content. Reached 100,000+ active users.

Our Team

CiteCount is built by a passionate team of former students who understand the challenges of academic life. Our diverse backgrounds in education, technology, and design unite around a common goal: making academic work easier and more accurate for students worldwide.

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CiteCount Team
Founders & Developers

Former IB students turned developers, committed to solving real educational challenges through technology and innovation.

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Academic Advisors
Educational Consultants

IB educators and university professors who guide our understanding of academic requirements and best practices.

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Student Community
Beta Testers & Advocates

Thousands of students worldwide who provide feedback, test new features, and help us stay connected to real needs.

Why We're Different

Built by Students, for Students

Unlike generic word processors or corporate tools, CiteCount was created by people who have lived through the academic challenges our users face. We understand the stress of word limits, the frustration of inaccurate counts, and the importance of privacy in academic work.

Privacy by Design

From day one, we've built CiteCount with privacy as a fundamental principle, not an afterthought. Your documents are processed entirely on your device, ensuring that your academic work, ideas, and research remain completely private.

Academic Focus

While other tools try to be everything to everyone, we focus specifically on academic needs. This specialization allows us to provide features and accuracy that generic tools simply can't match.

Community-Driven Development

Every major feature in CiteCount has been suggested, tested, or refined by our user community. We listen to feedback and continuously evolve based on real user needs and experiences.

Our Ecosystem

CiteCount has grown beyond just word counting to become a comprehensive platform supporting student success:

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CiteCount Core

Our flagship word counting application with advanced citation filtering and academic writing tools.

IB Exam Countdown

Customizable countdown timers for IB examination sessions, helping students track important deadlines.

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Mock Exam Timer

Professional exam simulation tools with voice guidance and authentic IB exam timing.

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IB Resources

Curated collection of study materials, guides, and resources specifically for IB students.

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Bulletin Analysis

Interactive analysis tools for IB statistical bulletins and examination data.

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Academic Guides

Comprehensive guides covering everything from citation styles to academic writing techniques.

Our Commitment

We're committed to keeping CiteCount free, accessible, and focused on student needs. As we grow, we maintain our core principles:

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Be part of a growing community of students, educators, and researchers who believe in better academic tools. Whether you're providing feedback, sharing your experience, or simply using our tools, you're helping make education better for everyone.

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Looking Forward

As we continue to grow, our vision remains clear: to be the most trusted and accurate academic writing companion for students worldwide. We're working on exciting new features including enhanced accessibility options, support for more citation styles, collaborative tools, and expanded educational resources.

Our success is measured not in profits or downloads, but in the success of the students who use our tools. Every assignment completed, every deadline met, and every academic goal achieved using CiteCount is a testament to the impact we strive to make.

Thank you for being part of our journey. Together, we're making academic work more precise, more private, and more accessible for students everywhere.

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