Is there an APA 8th edition? What is current in 2026
Quick answer
As of October 29, 2026, we found no announcement of an APA 8th edition, so the 7th edition remains current. Search results for "APA 8th edition" mostly point to MLA 8th or to old documents. Confirm the current edition on apastyle.apa.org.
Is there an APA 8th edition?
Not according to our October 29, 2026 check. We searched for an 8th edition and found nothing from APA announcing one. The results that mentioned "8th edition" were MLA's guide or old uploaded documents.
That does not replace checking directly. Before a thesis or journal submission, open apastyle.apa.org and read what it lists as current.
Why do so many pages say "APA 2026"?
Because the year attracts clicks. Many pages update the year in the title without changing a rule. A year in a title only means something when the page says what was reviewed. Here, the review date is shown at the bottom of each page.
What does APA change between editions?
APA publishes clarifications without issuing a new manual. The best-known recent one is how to reference generative AI tools; see how to cite ChatGPT in APA. The structural changes came with the 7th edition: see APA 7th edition.
What if my school wants a different edition?
Follow your school. Some still ask for the 6th. What changed in the 7th edition shows which rules to adjust.
How to confirm the current edition
- Open apastyle.apa.org.
- Find the Publication Manual page.
- Note the edition and date it lists.
- Compare with your school's guide.
Checklist
- Confirmed the edition on apastyle.apa.org
- Checked which edition your school requires
- Noted the date of your check
Frequently asked questions
Is there an APA 8th edition?
Not that we could find on October 29, 2026. Results mentioning an 8th edition were about MLA or were outdated. Check apastyle.apa.org, because an announcement could appear after our review.
Does APA change its rules every year?
No. The manual changes by edition, and the 7th has been current since 2019. APA does publish clarifications between editions on its website and blog, such as guidance on citing generative AI tools.
How can I check the current APA edition?
Open apastyle.apa.org, find the Publication Manual page and read which edition it lists as current, with its publication date. Then compare that with what your school or journal asks you to use.