APA website citation generator
Cite a website in APA 7th edition: paste the link and CiteForge fills in the details, then gives you the reference list entry and the in-text citation.
Cite a website in APA
Reference list entry · APA 7th edition
Your citation appears here as you type, set exactly as it will look in your paper.
In-text citation
Fill in the author and date to see the in-text version.
APA format for a website
Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of page. Site Name. URL
- Italicise the page title and use sentence case.
- Leave out the site name when it is the same as the author.
- No date? Write (n.d.). Add “Retrieved Month Day, Year, from” only for pages designed to change.
Example
Cherry, K. (2025, March 4). What is the zeigarnik effect? Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/zeigarnik-effect-memory-overview-4175150
In-text: (Cherry, 2025) or Cherry (2025)
What you need, and where to find it
- Author (person or organisation)
- Page title
- Website name
- Publication or update date
- URL
- Date you accessed it
Look for a byline under the headline, a “last updated” date near the top or bottom, and the site name in the logo or footer.
Compare every style side by side in the full guide.
APA website questions
How do I cite a website in APA?
Use this pattern: Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of page. Site Name. URL
Or paste the link into the generator above and it builds the citation for you.
What information do I need?
Author (person or organisation), Page title, Website name, Publication or update date, URL, Date you accessed it. Look for a byline under the headline, a “last updated” date near the top or bottom, and the site name in the logo or footer.
What does the in-text citation look like?
APA uses (Author, Year, p. #). The generator gives you both the parenthetical and narrative versions; add a page number or timestamp for direct quotes.
Is it free, and do I need an account?
Free, no account, no ads. Citations are formatted in your browser, and saved sources stay in this browser only.