Parcelforce Worldwide vs Yodel:Which is more popular?

Name: Parcelforce Worldwide vs Yodel: Which is searched more in the United Kingdom?
Creator: Brandwave
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In September 2026, Parcelforce Worldwide had more branded searches than Yodel among parcel delivery services in the United Kingdom. Parcelforce Worldwide had about 135,000 branded searches, while Yodel had 110,000. Parcelforce Worldwide made up 6.7% of all parcel delivery service searches we track, and Yodel accounted for 5.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about parcel delivery services, Parcelforce Worldwide appeared in three of the five answers and Yodel in none.

Among parcel delivery services in the United Kingdom in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Parcelforce Worldwide, about 23% more searches than Yodel

Parcelforce Worldwide 135K searchesYodel 110K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Parcelforce Worldwide, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Yodel in 0

Parcelforce Worldwide in 3 of 5Yodel in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Parcelforce Worldwide, the only one of the two named

Parcelforce Worldwide first in 3Yodel never named

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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. Yodel did not appear in any of the five 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.

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Google	Answers that named it
Royal Mail	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	5 of 5
DPD	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	5 of 5
Evri	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	4 of 5
Parcelforce Worldwide	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 1 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
Yodel	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	0 of 5
TNT	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	0 of 5

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

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5 answers

Asked ChatGPT
“Which parcel delivery service should I use in the UK?”
1. 1Royal Mail
2. 2Evri
3. 3DPD
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best parcel delivery services in the UK?”
1. 1DPD
2. 2Royal Mail
3. 3Evri
4. 4Parcelforce Worldwide
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best parcel delivery service in the UK for a parcel sent quickly?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“parcel delivery uk”
1. 1Royal Mail
2. 2Evri
3. 3Parcelforce Worldwide
4. 4DPD
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cheap parcel delivery uk”
1. 1Evri
2. 2Royal Mail
3. 3DPD

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 19, 2026.

Is Parcelforce Worldwide or Yodel more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Parcelforce Worldwide and Yodel by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six parcel delivery services we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.

Parcelforce Worldwide and Yodel among parcel delivery services in the United Kingdom, by month

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%

How has the Parcelforce Worldwide and Yodel comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Parcelforce Worldwide took it in September 2026.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Parcelforce Worldwide’s share of searches among parcel delivery services in the United Kingdom moved from 5.7% to 6.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 135K.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Yodel’s share of searches among parcel delivery services in the United Kingdom moved from 19% to 5.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 550K to 110K.

How did search popularity change for United Kingdom parcel delivery services in September 2026?

2 changes

In September 2026, Parcelforce Worldwide gained share of searches among parcel delivery services in the United Kingdom, from 5.5% to 6.7%.
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.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Parcelforce Worldwide’s and Yodel’s 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.