How to Cite a Website in APA 7th Edition
Learn the exact format with examples, in-text citations, and common mistakes to avoid.
Citation Format
Basic Template
Author. (Year). Title of page. Site Name. URL
Citation Components
Author(s) or Organization
Use 'Author' format (Last, First) or organization name. If author unknown, start with source title.
Year
Use year in parentheses (Year). If no year available, use (n.d.).
Title of Page
Capitalize only the first word and proper nouns. Not in italics.
Site Name
Name of website or organization in italics.
URL
Include full URL. Can include 'Retrieved from' before URL.
Real-World Example
Example Source
World Health Organization
2023
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Weekly epidemiological update
WHO
https://www.who.int/publications/
Formatted Citation
World Health Organization. (2023). Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Weekly epidemiological update. WHO. https://www.who.int/publications/
In-Text Citation
(World Health Organization, 2023)
(Author, Year) or (Organization, Year)
Common Mistakes
Wrong:
Smith, J. (2023). Title of the web page in title case.
Right:
Smith, J. (2023). Title of the web page in sentence case.
Why: APA uses sentence case for website titles, not title case.
Wrong:
Author. (2023). Title of Web Page. Website. https://example.com
Right:
Author. (2023). Title of web page. Website. https://example.com
Why: Capitalize only the first word and proper nouns; web/website is not capitalized.
Wrong:
Smith, J. (2023). 'Title of page.' Site Name. URL
Right:
Smith, J. (2023). Title of page. Site Name. URL
Why: Do not use quotation marks around web page titles in APA 7th edition.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use 'Retrieved from' in APA website citations? ▼
APA 7th edition simplified this—you may use 'Retrieved from' before the URL, but it's optional if the URL is clearly provided.
How do I cite a webpage with no author? ▼
Start with the title of the webpage in sentence case, then provide the organization/website name, year, and URL: Title of page. (Year). Organization Name. URL
What if the website doesn't have a publication date? ▼
Use (n.d.) to indicate 'no date' in place of the year: Author. (n.d.). Title of page. Site Name. URL
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