JSON Sort Keys

recursive alphabetical sort · stable diffs and stable hashes

Recursively sort JSON object keys alphabetically. Optionally also sort arrays of primitives, or arrays of objects by a chosen key. Useful before committing config to git, before generating a hash, or before piping to a strict-order downstream tool.

Direction Sort arrays of primitives Sort arrays of objects by key

Input JSON

Sorted output

Paste JSON.

How to sort JSON keys

Paste your JSON.
Toggle options:
- Recursive (default on) — sort keys in every nested object.
- Sort arrays of primitives — on / off.
- Sort arrays of objects by key — pick a key name (e.g. id) to sort by.
- Direction — A → Z or Z → A.
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FAQ

Does sorting change the meaning of the JSON?

No — JSON object key order is not semantically significant per RFC 8259. But many tools (including some YAML / TOML round-trippers) preserve order, so sort intentionally.

Will it sort numerically or lexicographically?

Lexicographically — "10" sorts before "2". JSON keys are always strings.

Will it work offline?

Yes.