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Free PLOS Website Citation Generator

Generate accurate PLOS citations for websites, web pages, and online articles. Handles missing authors and dates automatically.

How to cite a website in PLOS

1

Search for the website

Paste a DOI, URL, ISBN, title, or author name to find the exact source record.

2

Check the PLOS formatting fields

Verify author, year, title, container, and publication details before copying the final citation.

3

Copy the formatted result

Get the complete PLOS citation plus the matching in-text citation or footnote format.

PLOS Website Citation Format

Basic Website:

Author(s). Title of page. Website Name. URL. Published date. Accessed date.

PLOS Website Citation Examples

Web Page with Author

Smith JD. Understanding climate change impacts. Environmental Science Today. https://www.envscitoday.com/climate-change. Published January 15, 2024.

In-text: [1]

Organization as Author

World Health Organization. Mental health guidelines. https://www.who.int/mental-health. Accessed January 2024.

In-text: [2]

Examples formatted in PLOS style

Handling Special Cases

No Author

Start with the title of the page.

Understanding renewable energy. Energy Education. https://example.com. 2023.

No Date

Omit the date or note "Accessed [date]".

CDC. Diabetes prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes. Accessed February 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a website with no author in PLOS?

Begin the citation with the title of the page. The superscript/bracket number in the text corresponds to the numbered entry in the reference list.

Is this PLOS website citation generator free?

Yes! CiteMe offers free PLOS citations with a generous free tier. For unlimited citations, upgrade to Pro.

How accurate is this PLOS website generator?

Very accurate. We search real academic databases and format citations according to official PLOS guidelines. Unlike AI chatbots, we never generate fake citations.

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