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

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 β€” step by step.

πŸ“Ί Watch the full tutorial here:


🧠 What You’ll Learn

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


πŸ”§ 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.


πŸ› οΈ Tools Used

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


πŸ’¬ Bonus: Common Use Cases

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

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


πŸ“Œ Watch & Subscribe

πŸŽ₯ Don’t miss out β€” if you're serious about building smarter, more user-friendly Bubble apps, this is a must-watch:

πŸ‘‰ Click here to watch now

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πŸ”– Tags

#BubbleTutorial #Bubbleio #NoCodeTools #AdvancedSorting #RepeatingGroups #UXDesign #BubbleTips #NoCodeDevelopment


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Great tutorial! Are you planning any follow-up posts or updates on even more advanced sorting features or integrating with plugins?

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