JSON Group By Key
Partition and group JSON arrays by any object property into keyed dictionaries.
The full specification and SEO index for this tool is live. The interactive client-side converter is currently in build queue.
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Paste your JSON array of objects into the editor.
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Type or select the field name you wish to group by (e.g. "category").
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View the categorized JSON object in the output pane.
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Copy or download your grouped JSON.
JSON Group By Key: Overview & Capabilities
A JSON Group By tool groups a flat array of JSON objects by a selected field value, creating a clean dictionary of grouped sub-arrays.
Partition and group JSON arrays by any object property into keyed dictionaries. Engineered for developers, it runs 100% client-side in your browser for zero latency and complete privacy—no data is ever stored or transmitted across remote networks.
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Key Capabilities
- Group by any top-level or nested field key
- Generates keyed object where each key contains matching items
- Calculates group counts and item totals
- Useful for analytics and report generation
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to items missing the grouping key?
Items with missing or null keys are placed into a special "undefined" or "null" bucket.
Can I group by nested properties like user.country?
Yes, dot-notation paths are supported for grouping.
Does this run client-side?
Yes, grouping executes locally in your browser memory.
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