Sort JSON array by field

Client

Reorder a JSON array of objects by one property—ascending or descending—without leaving the browser.

Learn more: sorting array rows

Reorder objects in a root array by comparing one property—numbers sort numerically; strings use locale-aware order.

Versus sort-keys

Sort-keys alphabetizes property names inside nested objects. This tool sorts rows in an array by one column-like field.

Nearby workflows on Toolcore

  • JSON group by field — Bucket a root array of objects by one property—object of arrays output; local only. once JSON text parses on this page.
  • JSON unique by field — Deduplicate JSON array rows by one field—keep first or last; local only. once JSON text parses on this page.
  • JSON sort keys — Recursively sort object keys for stable JSON text—pretty or minify, client-side. once JSON text parses on this page.
  • JSON formatter — JSON format online: pretty-print, minify, validate, escape, download . once JSON text parses on this page.

Sort array by field

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Sorts a root array of objects by one property. Numbers sort numerically; strings use locale-aware order. Missing fields sort before present values.

Common use cases

  • Order API results by timestamp, score, or name before sharing a sample payload.
  • Sort catalog rows by price or SKU for documentation screenshots.
  • Normalize fixture order so diffs stay stable after manual edits.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Mixing types in one field

    When values differ in type, sort order follows a fixed type ordering—not spreadsheet rules.

  • Confusing with sort-keys

    Sort-keys reorders object property names inside nested objects. This tool sorts rows in a root array.

FAQ

Are missing fields sorted first?

Yes. Rows without the chosen property sort before rows that have a value.

Is the sort stable?

Rows with equal field values keep their relative order from the input array.

Common search terms

Phrases people search for that match this tool. See the full long-tail keyword index.

  • sort json array by field
  • order json objects by key
  • json array sort online

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Related utilities you can open in another tab—mostly client-side.