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APA YouTube video citation generator

Cite a YouTube video 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 YouTube video in APA

Smart detection works out the source type from what you paste.

Source details
Source type
Authors (or an organisation)
Publication date (leave blank if none)

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 YouTube video

Channel Name. (Year, Month Day). Title of video [Video]. YouTube. URL

  • If the person’s real name differs from the channel, use Surname, A. [Channel Name].
  • Add [Video] after the italic title.
  • Quote with a timestamp in the text: (Channel, 2024, 3:12).

Example

APA 7th edition

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell. (2014, July 1). The immune system explained I – bacteria infection [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQGOcOUBi6s

In-text: (Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell, 2014) or Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell (2014)

What you need, and where to find it

  • Channel name (and the person’s real name if known)
  • Video title
  • Upload date
  • URL

The upload date is under the video title on the watch page (click “…more” on mobile). Paste the link and CiteForge reads the title and channel.

Compare every style side by side in the full guide.

APA YouTube video questions

How do I cite a YouTube video in APA?

Use this pattern: Channel Name. (Year, Month Day). Title of video [Video]. YouTube. URL

Or paste the link into the generator above and it builds the citation for you.

What information do I need?

Channel name (and the person’s real name if known), Video title, Upload date, URL. The upload date is under the video title on the watch page (click “…more” on mobile). Paste the link and CiteForge reads the title and channel.

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.