How to Cite a YouTube Video in APA

How to cite a YouTube video in APA format with examples.

To cite YouTube in APA 7th edition, use the channel name as the author, add [Video] after the title, and include the URL.

APA 7th Edition Format

Channel Name. (Year, Month Day). Video title [Video]. YouTube. URL

Example Citation

Kurzgesagt. (2022, December 1). The biggest nuclear bomb [Video]. YouTube. https://youtube.com/watch?v=xyz

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Quick APA Rules

  • Author: Lastname, F. I.
  • Up to 20 authors listed
  • No author → title first
  • No date → (n.d.)
  • Books/journals → italicized
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