Version Number Sorter

The Version Number Sorter properly sorts software version numbers using semantic versioning rules. It handles major.minor.patch format, pre-release versions, build metadata, and ensures "1.10.0" comes after "1.9.0" (not alphabetically).

Features

• Semantic Versioning: Properly sorts semver format (MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH)
• Pre-release Support: Handles alpha, beta, rc, and other pre-release identifiers
• Build Metadata: Supports build numbers and metadata
• Natural Ordering: Correctly orders 1.9.0 < 1.10.0 < 1.20.0
• Multi-digit Support: Handles versions with many parts (1.2.3.4.5.6)
• Prefix Support: Handles versions with "v" prefix (v1.2.3)
• Duplicate Removal: Option to remove duplicate versions

Supported Formats

• 1.0.0 - Basic semver (MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH)
• v2.1.3 - With "v" prefix
• 1.2.3-alpha - Pre-release version
• 1.2.3-beta.1 - Pre-release with number
• 1.2.3-rc.2+build.123 - Pre-release with build metadata
• 1.2.3+20240315 - With build metadata
• 2024.03.15 - Date-based versions
• 1.2.3.4 - Extended versions

Pre-release Precedence

When comparing versions, pre-releases are ordered as follows:

Common Use Cases

• Sort software release versions for changelog
• Organize Docker image tags
• Sort npm, pip, or gem package versions
• Order Git tags chronologically
• Sort API version numbers
• Organize firmware or OS versions

How to Use

1. Input version numbers via text input, file upload, or URL (one per line)
2. Select sort order (oldest first or newest first)
3. Optionally remove duplicates
4. Choose whether to ignore pre-release versions
5. Select version format (auto-detect or strict semver)
6. Click "Sort Versions" to process your data
7. Copy the results or download as a text file

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