How to Add Advanced Sorting Functionality in Bubble.io (Full Tutorial)

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If you're building apps with Bubble.io, you probably already know how important it is to let users sort through data, especially in repeating groups. Whether you're displaying transactions, users, or product listings, advanced sorting makes your app feel more dynamic and professional.

In my latest YouTube tutorial, I walk you through how to add advanced sorting functionality in Bubble — step by step.

📺 Watch the full tutorial here:

🧠 What You’ll Learn

👉 How to sort repeating groups dynamically
👉 Sorting by multiple fields (name, date, price, etc.)
👉 Using dropdowns and custom buttons for user-friendly control
👉 Designing logic for clean workflows
👉 Tips to improve performance and user experience

🔧 Why Sorting Matters in Bubble Apps

By default, Bubble allows for basic sorting, but what if your users want to:

View newest transactions first?
Sort a list of products by price (low to high or high to low)?
Switch between alphabetical and chronological sorting?

This tutorial shows you exactly how to implement advanced sorting workflows that respond to user input and update your UI instantly.

🛠️ Tools Used

🔹 Bubble.io visual editor
🔹 Repeating groups
🔹 Dropdowns/icons / text buttons
🔹 Dynamic expressions & conditional logic

💬 Bonus: Common Use Cases

Here are some real-world apps where this technique shines:

✅ Marketplaces: Sort items by price, date added, or popularity
✅ Admin dashboards: View users or data by status, creation date, or role
✅ Task managers: Sort tasks by due date, priority, or creation time