Bottom line: A free citation and bibliography generator for APA, MLA and more that says it has no ads.
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Checked 2026-09-28 · Based on official info · Not tested by us
A free tool that turns website, book and journal details into citations and bibliographies in APA, MLA, Chicago and more.
Data sheet
Compiled from the official sources linked below
| What it does | Creates citations and bibliographies for websites, books, journals and newspapers. |
|---|---|
| Cost | Free, and the site says there are no ads, trackers, time limits or restrictions. |
| Sign-up | Not needed. A free account is available. |
| Operator | MyBib (legal entity not confirmed; privacy policy says data is processed in the US) |
| Watch out | Auto-filled details such as author or date can be wrong, so check citations against the source. |
When to use it
Use it when you need a reference list in APA or MLA format for an essay or paper.
Before you use it
Automatically pulled details may be incomplete. Without an account, your citations are remembered through cookies and your session.
How to use it
- Go to mybib.com.
- Choose a citation style and enter a URL, ISBN or title.
- Check the citation, then copy it or export to Word or Google Docs.
Why people use it
Ranks #1 in US Google search for ‘mla citation generator’ (about 187K searches a month), per Ahrefs estimates.
Checked: 2026-09-28 · Compiled from official sources; not tested by us. Terms can change, so check the official page before use. · Official site · Official site · Privacy policy