diff --git a/src/App.tsx b/src/App.tsx
index d11e7cb..a48b7e5 100644
--- a/src/App.tsx
+++ b/src/App.tsx
@@ -315,6 +315,12 @@ function App() {
              note.content.toLowerCase().includes(search);
     }
     return true;
+  }).sort((a, b) => {
+    // Sort favorites first, then by modified date (newest first)
+    if (a.favorite !== b.favorite) {
+      return a.favorite ? -1 : 1;
+    }
+    return b.modified - a.modified;
   });
 
   const selectedNote = notes.find(n => n.id === selectedNoteId) || null;