apache/superset

Time-series Table: sorting always based on first column in v6.0.0

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#37892 opened on Feb 11, 2026

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Description

Bug description

Summary

In Superset 6.0.0, the Time-series Table visualization always sorts rows based on the first column, regardless of which column header is clicked. This prevents proper sorting on time series columns.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Create or open a Time-series Table chart.
  2. Click on the header of a time series column to sort it.
  3. Observe the sorting behavior.

Expected Behavior

  • Clicking on a time series column should sort rows numerically (ascending/descending) based on that column's values.
  • Clicking on the dimension column (first column) should sort rows alphabetically based on the dimension's values.

Screenshots/recordings

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1d095b22-18bc-46ae-a73c-7aa4f9ebd538

Superset version

6.0.0

Python version

3.11

Node version

I don't know

Browser

Chrome

Additional context

No response

Checklist

  • I have searched Superset docs and Slack and didn't find a solution to my problem.
  • I have searched the GitHub issue tracker and didn't find a similar bug report.
  • I have checked Superset's logs for errors and if I found a relevant Python stacktrace, I included it here as text in the "additional context" section.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
typescriptreact
Domain
frontend
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Basic React knowledgeFamiliarity with Superset frontend structure
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60
Research direction
Look into the Time series Table component in `superset frontend/src/visualizations/TimeSeriesTable/`. Investigate the column click handler and sorting logic. The bug likely stems from a state variable mistakenly fixed to the first column index. Check recent commits that introduced the regression in v6.0.0. Review existing tests for sorting behavior.