diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 4636f841..d9d7c7da 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -332,6 +332,14 @@ Resets the database and deletes all embeddings. Irreversible. Requires reinitial
 app.reset()
 ```
 
+### Count
+Counts the number of embeddings (chunks) in the database.
+
+```
+print(app.count())
+# returns: 481
+```
+
 # How does it work?
 
 Creating a chat bot over any dataset needs the following steps to happen
diff --git a/embedchain/embedchain.py b/embedchain/embedchain.py
index 2835171e..d3cf0ae4 100644
--- a/embedchain/embedchain.py
+++ b/embedchain/embedchain.py
@@ -298,6 +298,14 @@ class EmbedChain:
         prompt = self.generate_prompt(input_query, context)
         return prompt
 
+    def count(self):
+        """
+        Count the number of embeddings.
+
+        :return: The number of embeddings.
+        """
+        return self.collection.count()
+
 
     def reset(self):
         """