APA Citation Generator
Fill in a website's details to get an APA citation, instantly.
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About APA format
APA (American Psychological Association) style is the standard citation format for psychology, education, and the social sciences. It uses an author-date system: the publication year appears right after the author's name, both in the reference list and in in-text citations like (Smith, 2026).
Everything runs in your browser as you type — nothing you enter is uploaded or stored anywhere. The one exception is if you tap "Share This Citation": that specifically sends what you entered to us so we can generate a short link for you to share.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I format an APA in-text citation? ↓
Use the author's last name and the publication year in parentheses, for example (Smith, 2026). If there's no author, use a shortened version of the title instead.
What if I don't know the author? ↓
Leave the author field blank — the citation will start with the publish date instead, which is standard APA practice when no author is listed.
Do I need a retrieval or access date? ↓
Usually not. APA 7th edition only recommends a retrieval date for content likely to change over time, such as a wiki or a live dashboard — not for a standard, stable webpage or article.
Does this tool store or upload what I type? ↓
Using the generator itself never sends anything to a server. The only exception is if you tap "Share This Citation" — that specifically sends what you entered to us so we can generate a short link for you to share.