Short answer
A website is a coherent set of one or more web pages presented as one web presence, often under a domain name, while a webpage is an individual document within that set. Some websites consist of just one webpage, but most include multiple pages connected by links and navigation. 1
A webpage is a part of a website; websites are made up of one or more web pages.
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At a glance
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| Question | Website | Webpage |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Group of related pages | Single document |
| Addressing | Shares a domain name | Has its own unique URL |
| Navigation | Links connect multiple pages | May contain links but is a single view |
What each thing is
Website. A website is a collection of related web pages grouped under a single domain name, usually connected by links and accessed as a unified resource through a browser. 1
Webpage. A webpage is a single HTML document viewable in a web browser, typically forming one part of a website and accessible via its own unique web address (URL). 1
Key differences
A website acts like a digital collection, gathering one or more related web pages into a common web presence. Each webpage is a single document within that collection, accessible through a browser and usually linked to others in the same site. 1
How to tell them apart
You can recognize a website by its domain name and the presence of navigation or links to other pages. A webpage is what you see in your browser at any moment. Some sites have only one page, making the distinction less obvious. 1
Where they overlap
A single-page website blurs the line between website and webpage, as the entire site consists of just one HTML document. However, it still qualifies as a website even when it has only one page; a dedicated domain is common but not essential. 1
Edge cases
Large sites like Wikipedia contain thousands of web pages, each with its own URL, but all grouped under the same website. In contrast, a simple business card site might have only one webpage, serving as the entire website. 2
Why the distinction exists
Websites organize and present information as a cohesive resource, making it easier to navigate related content. Webpages, as individual documents, allow for focused presentation of specific topics or features within the larger site. 1
Common misconceptions
Many people use ‘website’ and ‘webpage’ interchangeably, but a website is a collection, while a webpage is just one document within that collection. Not every webpage stands alone as a website. 1
Examples
If you visit an online news site, the homepage is one webpage, and each article is another webpage. All these pages together, as one web presence, form the website. 1
Sources
Sources checked October 3, 2026.
- MDN Web Docs — Browsing the web. Web page; website; browser; search engine.
- MDN Web Docs — What is a web server?. Web server and website.