How popular isAnyList?
In September 2026, people searched for AnyList by name about 14,800 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 18.7% of all global meal planning app searches, placing AnyList second out of eight apps. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about meal planning apps, AnyList appeared in all answers and was the second most recommended of the eight.
AnyList is the second most searched of 8 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
Eat This MuchShare of searches 22.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
AnyListShare of searches 18.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
eMealsShare of searches 15.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
MealimeShare of searches 12.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th- PaprikaShare of searches 10.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top meal planning apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, AnyList appeared in all five answers. AnyList is the second most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Paprika1st
- AnyList2nd
Samsung Food3rd- Mealime4th
Plan to Eat5th- eMeals6th
- Eat This Much7th
Yummly–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- AnyList5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Paprika5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Plan to Eat5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Mealime4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Samsung Food4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Eat This Much2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- eMeals2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Yummly0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about meal planning apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which meal planning app should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best meal planning apps?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best meal planning app for weekly dinners?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“meal planning apps”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“meal planner app”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which meal planning apps compete with AnyList?
Share of searches by month for Eat This Much, AnyList, eMeals, Mealime, Paprika, Plan to Eat, Yummly, Samsung Food. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Eat This Much | AnyList | eMeals | Mealime | Paprika | Plan to Eat | Yummly | Samsung Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 14.8% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 60.2% | 0.26% |
| Nov 2025 | 9.1% | 6.1% | 5% | 2.7% | 5% | 4.1% | 67.9% | 0.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 25.1% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 45.8% | 0.51% |
| Jan 2026 | 16% | 5.9% | 13.1% | 3.2% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 53.3% | 0.52% |
| Feb 2026 | 7% | 3.8% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 78.2% | 0.34% |
| Mar 2026 | 14.3% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 71.2% | 0.31% |
| Apr 2026 | 26.9% | 18% | 14.7% | 6.6% | 8% | 6.6% | 18% | 1.3% |
| May 2026 | 44.5% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 5.9% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.5% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 1.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 27.4% | 18.3% | 18.3% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 10% | 8.1% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.9% | 16.9% | 16.9% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 1.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 22.8% | 18.7% | 15.3% | 12.5% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 8.3% | 2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 22.8% | 18.1K | -33.2% | -8.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 18.7% | 14.8K | 0% | +1.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 15.3% | 12.1K | -18.2% | -1.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 12.5% | 9.9K | +22.2% | +3.2 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 10.2% | 8.1K | +22.7% | +2.7 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 10.2% | 8.1K | 0% | +1 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 8.3% | 6.6K | 0% | +0.8 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 2% | 1.6K | 0% | +0.2 points |
22.8%
Held 1st. 18.1K estimated branded searches, -33.2% vs prior month. Share -8.1 points.
2.
AnyList18.7%
Held 2nd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
3.
eMeals15.3%
Held 3rd. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
4.
Mealime12.5%
Held 4th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +3.2 points.
5.Paprika
10.2%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +2.7 points.
10.2%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
7.
Yummly8.3%
Held 7th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
2%
Held 8th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
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How has branded search demand for AnyList changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for AnyList worldwide held steady at 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AnyList’s share of searches among meal planning apps worldwide increased from 6.6% to 18.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AnyList’s share of searches among meal planning apps worldwide peaked at 18.7% in September 2026 and was lowest at 3.8% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AnyList rose from 3rd to 2nd among meal planning apps worldwide.
How did search popularity change for meal planning apps worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Paprika overtook Plan to Eat to rank 5th among meal planning apps worldwide, with 10.2% of the searches.
In September 2026, Mealime gained share of searches among meal planning apps worldwide, from 9.2% to 12.5%.
In September 2026, AnyList gained share of searches among meal planning apps worldwide, from 16.9% to 18.7%.
In September 2026, Plan to Eat gained share of searches among meal planning apps worldwide, from 9.2% to 10.2%.
In September 2026, Yummly gained share of searches among meal planning apps worldwide, from 7.5% to 8.3%.
In September 2026, Eat This Much lost share of searches among meal planning apps worldwide, from 30.9% to 22.8%.
How are AnyList’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AnyList’s 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.
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Where does AnyList compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recipe apps | 2nd of 8 | 5.1% | Show ranking |
| Meal planning apps | 2nd of 8 | 18.7% | Shown above |
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