n8n Node Guide: Sort

Description

Data Transformation node in n8n.

What It Does

Order items by one or more fields.

When To Use It

Ranking, newest-first processing, priority queues.

Key Parameters

Sort key (field), direction (asc/desc)

Common Mistakes

Sorts lexically by default – numeric fields need type coercion or they sort wrong.

Example

Sort by {{ $json.createdAt }} descending to process newest orders first.

FAQ

Is this node included in n8n Community Edition?

Yes – Sort ships with the free Community Edition. No paid license needed.

Sort BEFORE Limit to get true top-N.?

Where does it fit in a workflow?

Sort works with any other node – connect it after a trigger or data node, and feed its output into the next step. Standard n8n data flow: trigger -> transform -> act.

Is support included?

Yes – message the seller through the store and I will help you wire this node.