How popular isPaprika?
In September 2026, people searched for Paprika by name about 8,100 times worldwide, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 10.2% of all global meal planning app searches, placing Paprika fifth out of eight apps. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about meal planning apps, Paprika appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the eight.
Paprika is the fifth most searched of 8 competitors and the 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, Paprika appeared in all five answers. Paprika is the 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 Paprika?
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.
Compare popularity between Paprika and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Paprika
10 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Paprika changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Paprika worldwide fell from 9.9K to 8.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Paprika’s share of searches among meal planning apps worldwide increased from 4.4% to 10.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Paprika’s share of searches among meal planning apps worldwide peaked at 10.2% in September 2026 and was lowest at 1.9% in March 2026.
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 Paprika’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Paprika’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 Paprika compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recipe apps | 4th of 8 | 2.8% | Show ranking |
| Meal planning apps | 5th of 8 | 10.2% | Shown above |

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