How popular isUber Eats?
In September 2026, people searched for Uber Eats by name about 368,000 times in Australia, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 57.8% of all Australia food delivery app searches, placing Uber Eats first out of four apps. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about food delivery apps, Uber Eats appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the four.
Uber Eats is the most searched of 4 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
Uber EatsShare of searches 57.8%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
DoorDashShare of searches 38.6%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
MenulogShare of searches 2.8%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
HungryPandaShare of searches 0.69%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top food delivery apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Uber Eats appeared in all four answers. Uber Eats is the most recommended of the four.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Uber Eats1st
- DoorDash2nd
- HungryPanda3rd
- Menulog4th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Uber Eats4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- DoorDash4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Menulog3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- HungryPanda3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about food delivery apps
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which food delivery app should I use in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best food delivery apps in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the cheapest food delivery app in Australia?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“food delivery apps”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“food delivery near me”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 22, 2026.
Which food delivery apps compete with Uber Eats?
Share of searches by month for Uber Eats, DoorDash, Menulog. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Uber Eats | DoorDash | Menulog | HungryPanda |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.9% | 30% | 24.5% | 0.66% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.9% | 30% | 24.5% | 0.66% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.2% | 36.2% | 8.9% | 0.65% |
| Jan 2026 | 55.1% | 36.8% | 7.4% | 0.66% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.2% | 37.5% | 5.1% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 56.4% | 37.7% | 5.1% | 0.83% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.9% | 38.1% | 4.2% | 0.84% |
| May 2026 | 56.9% | 38.1% | 4.2% | 0.84% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.4% | 38.3% | 3.5% | 0.84% |
| Jul 2026 | 57.4% | 38.3% | 3.5% | 0.84% |
| Aug 2026 | 62.1% | 33.9% | 3.1% | 0.91% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.8% | 38.6% | 2.8% | 0.69% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 57.8% | 368K | -18.2% | -4.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 38.6% | 246K | 0% | +4.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 2.8% | 18.1K | -18.5% | -0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.69% | 4.4K | -33.3% | -0.2 points |
57.8%
Held 1st. 368K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -4.3 points.
2.
DoorDash38.6%
Held 2nd. 246K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +4.7 points.
3.
Menulog2.8%
Held 3rd. 18.1K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
0.69%
Held 4th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
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How has branded search demand for Uber Eats changed in Australia over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Uber Eats in Australia held steady at 368K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Uber Eats’ share of searches among food delivery apps in Australia increased from 44.9% to 57.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Uber Eats’ share of searches among food delivery apps in Australia peaked at 62.1% in August 2026 and was lowest at 44.9% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for Australia food delivery apps in September 2026?
4 changes
In September 2026, DoorDash gained share of searches among food delivery apps in Australia, from 33.9% to 38.6%.
In September 2026, Uber Eats lost share of searches among food delivery apps in Australia, from 62.1% to 57.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Menulog in Australia fell 91% over 12 measured months, from 201K to 18.1K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for HungryPanda in Australia fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 4.4K in September 2026.
How are Uber Eats’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Uber Eats’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- uber eats
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