An APA Style reference page is ordered alphabetically by the first element in the reference entry, usually the first author's last name.

Should APA references be numbered?

Yes, in an APA reference list, you will include page numbers.

Is reference list numbered in APA?

Number your citations

Arrange the sources you cite alphabetically and then number them; or. Number the citations consecutively according to the first mention of each source in the text (using the same number for subsequent references to the same source).