How to Cite a Webpage in APA Format

Citing a webpage in APA format follows the same general structure as a website citation. It requires the author, publication date, page title, website name, and URL. Use this format for individual pages on a larger website.

Basic Webpage Citation Format

The standard APA 7th edition format for a webpage citation is:

Reference list entry:

Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of webpage. Website Name. https://www.example.com/page

Parenthetical in-text citation: (Author, Year)

Narrative in-text citation: Author (Year)

In-Text Citation Examples

When you reference a webpage within your paper, you have two options:

• Parenthetical: Enrollment rates have increased steadily over the past decade (Department of Education, 2024).
• Narrative: The Department of Education (2024) reported that enrollment rates have increased steadily.

Common Variations

No Author

When no author is identified, use the title of the webpage in place of the author.

Title of webpage. (Year, Month Day). Website Name. https://www.example.com/page

In-text: (“Title of Webpage,” 2024)

No Date

When no publication or last-updated date is available, use (n.d.) for “no date.”

Author, A. A. (n.d.). Title of webpage. Website Name. https://www.example.com/page

In-text: (Author, n.d.)

Webpage with a Retrieval Date

Include a retrieval date only when the content may change over time, such as a wiki page.

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of webpage. Website Name. Retrieved March 31, 2026, from https://www.example.com/page

Tips for Citing Webpages

• Use the specific page title, not the overall website title, as the title of the reference.
• Omit the website name if it is the same as the author.
• Do not include a period after the URL.
• Include a retrieval date only when the content is designed to change.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a webpage and a website citation? In APA format, a “webpage” refers to a specific page on a site, while “website” refers to the overall site. The citation format is the same; the distinction matters for which title you use.

How do I cite a webpage from a government site? Use the government agency as the author. If the agency is also the website name, omit the website name from the reference.

Should I cite the URL of the homepage or the specific page? Always cite the URL of the specific page where the information appears, not the homepage.