How popular isParcelforce Worldwide?
In September 2026, people searched for Parcelforce Worldwide by name about 135,000 times in the United Kingdom, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 6.7% of all United Kingdom parcel delivery service searches, placing Parcelforce Worldwide third out of six services. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about parcel delivery services, Parcelforce Worldwide appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the six.
Parcelforce Worldwide is the third most searched of 6 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
Royal MailShare of searches 60.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
EvriShare of searches 27.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd- Parcelforce WorldwideShare of searches 6.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
YodelShare of searches 5.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
DPDShare of searches 0.12%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top parcel delivery services in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Parcelforce Worldwide was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Parcelforce Worldwide is the fourth most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Royal Mail1st
Evri2nd
DPD2nd- Parcelforce Worldwide4th
Yodel–
TNT–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Royal Mail5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
DPD5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Evri4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Parcelforce Worldwide3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Yodel0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
TNT0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about parcel delivery services
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which parcel delivery service should I use in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best parcel delivery services in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best parcel delivery service in the UK for a parcel sent quickly?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“parcel delivery uk”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cheap parcel delivery uk”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 19, 2026.
Which parcel delivery services compete with Parcelforce Worldwide?
Share of searches by month for Royal Mail, Evri, Parcelforce Worldwide, Yodel. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Royal Mail | Evri | Parcelforce Worldwide | Yodel | DPD | TNT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.9% | 23.3% | 5.7% | 19% | 0.08% | 0.02% |
| Nov 2025 | 53.7% | 24.1% | 5.9% | 16.1% | 0.09% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.7% | 24.2% | 5.9% | 16.1% | 0.09% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.7% | 28.5% | 7% | 12.7% | 0.1% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.7% | 25.5% | 6.3% | 11.4% | 0.09% | 0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 60.2% | 22.1% | 5.4% | 12.1% | 0.14% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.8% | 21.3% | 6.4% | 14.3% | 0.21% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 56.6% | 25.5% | 6.3% | 11.4% | 0.17% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.7% | 30.2% | 6% | 9% | 0.11% | 0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 56.2% | 31% | 5.1% | 7.6% | 0.09% | 0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 61.2% | 27.6% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.12% | 0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 60.5% | 27.3% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 0.12% | 0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 60.5% | 1.2M | 0% | -0.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 27.3% | 550K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 6.7% | 135K | +22.7% | +1.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.5% | 110K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.12% | 2.4K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.01% | 260 | 0% | 0 points |
60.5%
Held 1st. 1.2M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
2.
Evri27.3%
Held 2nd. 550K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
6.7%
Held 3rd. 135K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
4.
Yodel5.5%
Held 4th. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.
DPD0.12%
Held 5th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
TNT0.01%
Held 6th. 260 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Parcelforce Worldwide and its closest rivals
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5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Parcelforce Worldwide changed in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Parcelforce Worldwide in the United Kingdom fell from 165K to 135K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Parcelforce Worldwide’s share of searches among parcel delivery services in the United Kingdom increased from 5.7% to 6.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Parcelforce Worldwide’s share of searches among parcel delivery services in the United Kingdom peaked at 7% in January 2026 and was lowest at 5.1% in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Parcelforce Worldwide rose from 4th to 3rd among parcel delivery services in the United Kingdom.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom parcel delivery services in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Parcelforce Worldwide gained share of searches among parcel delivery services in the United Kingdom, from 5.5% to 6.7%.

In September 2026, Royal Mail lost share of searches among parcel delivery services in the United Kingdom, from 61.2% to 60.5%.

Yodel’s share of searches among parcel delivery services in the United Kingdom has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 9% to 5.5% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for TNT in the United Kingdom fell 45.8% over 12 measured months, from 480 to 260 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Evri in the United Kingdom fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 673K to 550K in September 2026.
How are Parcelforce Worldwide’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Parcelforce Worldwide’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.
- parcelforce
Who owns Parcelforce Worldwide?
Parcelforce Worldwide is owned by
Royal Mail. Brandwave also tracks Royal Mail, owned by the same company, in the United Kingdom.
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