How to Sort Google Drive by Date (Easiest Way in 2025)

In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to sort Google Drive files by date. Simply follow the steps below.

Sort Google Drive by Date

Google Drive allows sorting by dates such as last modified or last opened, but sorting by the creation date is not available. To find the creation date, you can view the file’s details.

Follow the steps below to sort your Google Drive files by date:

1. Switch to “List View” for Sorting

Make sure you’re in “List View” mode on Google Drive. If you’re in “Grid View,” click the list icon at the top-right corner.

2. Click the “Date Modified” Column to Sort Your Files

Locate the “Last modified” column at the top of your file list. Select Last modified, Last modified by me, or Last opened by me, whichever you prefer.

3. Toggle Between Ascending and Descending Order (Optional)

After clicking “Last modified,” your files will either be arranged from newest to oldest or oldest to newest. Click the arrow next to the “Last modified” column to reverse the sort direction.