Choose your tool

DEVELOPER TOOL

Sort JSON Array by Field

Sort array objects by a string or numeric top-level field; missing values sort last.

◇ Browser only

Your text

Or load a UTF-8 text file

0 lines · 0 characters

ResultsReady when you are

Your results will appear here.

Copy or download your result below.

Your text stays on this device.

LESS BUSYWORK, MORE DONE

Three steps. That’s it.

A useful toolkit for text, data, images and calculations.

01
Add your input
Choose a tool, enter values or select a file.
02
Make it yours
Adjust the options and run the action.
03
Take the result
Copy the result or download its file.

Sort array objects by a string or numeric top-level field in JSON online

Sort a record array by an explicit field. Choose numeric or text sorting deliberately; missing values are placed last.

How to use it

Enter the source input or select Try example. Review Sort field, Value type, Order. Select Run tool and inspect the result before copying or downloading.

Options and example settings

Option	Choices / value	Example default
Sort field	Enter a value	age
Value type	number; string	number
Order	asc; desc	asc

Worked examples

Sort a record array by an explicit field.

Worked example — Sort JSON Array by Field

Settings: Sort field: age; Value type: number; Order: asc

Input:

[{"name":"Ben","age":30},{"name":"Anna","age":25}]

Output:

[
  {
    "name": "Anna",
    "age": 25
  },
  {
    "name": "Ben",
    "age": 30
  }
]

The example returns 2 top-level items in an array. Each item is a record; the first record contains “name”, “age”.

Limitations and common mistakes

Choose numeric or text sorting deliberately; missing values are placed last.

Frequently asked questions

How can I order array objects by a string or numeric top-level field in JSON online?

Enter the source input or select Try example. Review Sort field, Value type, Order. Select Run tool and inspect the result before copying or downloading.

Where is my input processed?

The bundled tool processes input in your browser. It does not upload tool input to a conversion service. Other site plugins, analytics, advertising and browser extensions may have separate behavior.