Sort JSON Keys

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Sort object keys alphabetically.

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Sort the keys of a JSON object alphabetically to make files easier to compare and review. Consistent key order produces cleaner diffs in version control. The data is processed in your browser and isn't uploaded.

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Input

Sorted

{
  "apple": 2,
  "mango": {
    "a": 2,
    "z": 1
  },
  "zebra": 1
}

How to use this tool

1Paste JSON with keys in any order.
2Keys are sorted alphabetically at every nesting level automatically.

Frequently asked questions

Why would I want to sort JSON keys?

Consistent key ordering makes diffs and version-control comparisons cleaner, and makes large objects easier to scan alphabetically.

Does it change array order?

No — only object keys are sorted; array item order is always preserved.

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