Instacart vs Uber Eats:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Uber Eats had more branded searches than Instacart among alcohol delivery platforms worldwide. Uber Eats had about 6.9 million branded searches, while Instacart had 2.2 million. Uber Eats made up 38.7% of all alcohol delivery platform searches we track, and Instacart accounted for 12.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about alcohol delivery platforms, Instacart and Uber Eats each appeared in four of the five answers. Instacart was mentioned before Uber Eats in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Uber Eats, about 3 searches for every 1 for Instacart
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 4 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Instacart, named ahead of Uber Eats in 3 of 4 answers
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Top alcohol delivery platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Instacart and Uber Eats were each mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Instacart was listed before Uber Eats in three out of four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Uber Eats4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Instacart4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
DoorDash3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Total Wine & More3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Minibar3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Drizly3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Gopuff2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Saucey1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Naked Wines0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Vivino0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about alcohol delivery platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which alcohol delivery platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best alcohol delivery platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best alcohol delivery platform for drinks for a party?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“alcohol delivery”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wine delivery”
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 20, 2026.
Is Instacart or Uber Eats more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Instacart and Uber Eats by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 alcohol delivery platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Uber Eats, Instacart. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | DoorDash | Uber Eats | Instacart | Total Wine & More | Gopuff | Naked Wines | Vivino | Saucey | Minibar | Drizly | Flaviar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.8% | 37.9% | 11.9% | 8% | 2% | 0.48% | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 38.7% | 36.8% | 11.6% | 9.5% | 2.8% | 0.57% | 0.02% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 43% | 33.6% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 1.7% | 0.52% | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.02% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.2% | 34.5% | 13.3% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 0.29% | 0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 40% | 38.1% | 14.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 0.32% | 0.02% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.5% | 36.5% | 11.1% | 5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.5% | 38.5% | 12.4% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 0.27% | 0.02% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 40.6% | 38.6% | 12.2% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 0.33% | 0.02% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 41% | 38% | 12.3% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 0.33% | 0.02% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 41% | 38% | 12.3% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 0.33% | 0.02% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.6% | 38.7% | 12.5% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 0.34% | 0.02% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 41.6% | 38.7% | 12.5% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 0.28% | 0.02% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
How has the Instacart and Uber Eats comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Uber Eats was ahead of Instacart in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Instacart’s share of searches among alcohol delivery platforms worldwide moved from 11.9% to 12.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.2M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Uber Eats’ share of searches among alcohol delivery platforms worldwide moved from 37.9% to 38.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 7.1M to 6.9M.
How did search popularity change for alcohol delivery platforms worldwide in September 2026?
0 changes
Neither Instacart nor Uber Eats moved beyond provider rounding among alcohol delivery platforms in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Instacart’s and Uber Eats’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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