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About Grocery Sorter

Grocery Sorter helps you organize your shopping lists automatically, saving you time at the store.

How It Works

1

Paste Your List

Copy your grocery list from anywhere - notes app, text message, email - and paste it into the text box. We support comma-separated, line-by-line, or any mixed format.

2

Automatic Sorting

Click "Sort" and watch as your items are automatically organized into categories like Produce, Dairy, Meat, Pantry, and more. Duplicates are automatically combined.

3

Customize & Shop

Drag categories to match your store's layout. Add, edit, or delete items. Check them off as you shop. Your list is saved automatically in your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my grocery list private?

Yes! Your grocery lists are stored locally in your browser and never sent to our servers. We cannot see your lists - they stay completely private on your device.

What happens if I clear my browser data?

Your lists are stored in your browser's localStorage. If you clear your browser data or cache, your lists will be deleted. We recommend exporting important lists before clearing browser data.

Can I use this on my phone?

Absolutely! Grocery Sorter is designed mobile-first and works great on phones and tablets. You can even add it to your home screen for quick access.

How do I reorder categories?

When viewing your sorted list, you can drag categories up and down, or use the arrow buttons. You can also drag items between categories to recategorize them.

What formats can I paste?

We support almost any format: comma-separated (milk, eggs, bread), line-by-line, bullet points, or mixed. We'll automatically detect and parse your list.

Can I export my list?

Yes! Click the "Export" button to copy your sorted list in various formats: checklist, comma-separated, line-by-line, or categorized.

What if an item is in the wrong category?

Click the category change icon (arrows) next to any item to move it to a different category. You can also drag items between categories.

Is this free?

Yes! Grocery Sorter is completely free to use with no ads or subscriptions.

Tips & Tricks

  • Include quantities in your list (e.g., "2lb beef", "3x apples") and they'll be preserved
  • Duplicate items are automatically combined with their quantities added together
  • Use the search bar to quickly find specific items in large lists
  • Toggle between "Edit Mode" and "Shopping Mode" using the icon in each category header
  • Your list is automatically saved - come back anytime and it'll be there
  • Share your sorted list via email or social media using the Share button

Need Help?

Have questions, feedback, or found a bug? We'd love to hear from you! Subscribe to updates on our homepage and we'll be in touch.