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APA Citation Generator

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Two barsScore 6.3

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

APA Citation Generator is ranked #14 of 29 in citation generator tools on Freedom251. It runs on Web. There is a free plan.

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Free APA Citation Generator Free No login · no paywall · no ads apa-citation.com · 4 Oct 2026

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Purpose: Creates APA 7th edition citations, in-text citations, and reference lists online.
Source types: The generator supports websites, books, book chapters, journal articles, newspapers, and videos.
Auto-cite: Users can enter a DOI or ISBN to populate citation fields automatically without an API key or login.
Manual entry: Users can enter source details by hand, and the maker says manual entry works offline.
Citation output: Each source produces a reference list entry and a matching in-text citation, with a live preview as users type.
Bibliography: Sources can be added to a bibliography that is alphabetized automatically and saved in the browser's local storage.
Exports: Users can copy one citation or the bibliography and download the reference list as a Word .doc or .txt file.
Formatting: The maker says the generator applies APA 7 rules including hanging indents, handling missing authors and dates, and shortening reference author lists at 21 or more authors.
Lookup integrations: The maker says DOI lookup uses CrossRef and ISBN lookup uses Open Library and Google Books.
Privacy: The maker describes the site as static with no tracking, says formatting runs in the browser, and says bibliography data is not uploaded.
Storage limit: Saved sources remain in the browser until cleared or browser data is removed; the maker recommends downloading a copy for permanent retention.
Intended users: The maker describes the tool as useful for class essays and research papers.
Affiliation: The site states that it is not affiliated with the American Psychological Association.
Price from: Free

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apa-citation.com· checked 4 Oct 2026