Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 404 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Instacart holds a clear lead, recommended primarily for local store selection and grocery delivery or pickup. For shoppers seeking food-waste reduction, Misfits Market is the usual answer.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | comparing and shopping multiple local grocery stores for delivery or pickup | comparing and shopping multiple local grocery stores for delivery or pickup | 43% |
| 2 | discounted surplus organic produce and subscription boxes targeting food waste | discounted surplus organic produce and subscription boxes targeting food waste | 27% |
| 3 | budget-conscious grocery delivery and consistent curbside pickup | budget-conscious grocery delivery and consistent curbside pickup | 22% |
| 4 | fast delivery windows and Prime convenience for everyday groceries | fast delivery windows and Prime convenience for everyday groceries | 20% |
| 5 | sustainable, ethically sourced organic pantry items at wholesale prices | sustainable, ethically sourced organic pantry items at wholesale prices | 19% |
| 6 | reliable quality guarantees and generous thirty-day freshness refund policies | reliable quality guarantees and generous thirty-day freshness refund policies | 18% |
| 7 | pre-portioned ingredients and healthy meal planning to curb fridge waste | pre-portioned ingredients and healthy meal planning to curb fridge waste | 17% |
| 8 | curbside pickup alongside reliable perishable quality satisfaction guarantees | curbside pickup alongside reliable perishable quality satisfaction guarantees | 17% |
| 9 | customizable rescued surplus groceries delivered in returnable packaging | customizable rescued surplus groceries delivered in returnable packaging | 16% |
| 10 | convenient scheduled grocery pickup alongside general merchandise runs | convenient scheduled grocery pickup alongside general merchandise runs | 15% |
| 11 | 13% | ||
| 12 | 13% | ||
| 13 | 10% | ||
| 14 | 9% | ||
| 15 | 8% |
What’s changing · since July
Since July, HelloFreshrising has become one of the three most named options for food-waste subscription boxes, while Hungryrootrising is named regularly for general US grocery shopping.
Weeks of Aug 10 – Sep 6, 2026 · Since Jul 5
Widest split: Thrive Market, 7% on ChatGPT Search and 31% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instacart | 42% | 43% | |
| Misfits Market | 20% | 36% | |
| Walmart+ | 15% | 29% | |
| Amazon | 17% | 23% | |
| Thrive Market | 7% | 31% | |
| Whole Foods Market | 15% | 21% | |
| Hungryroot | 9% | 26% | |
| Kroger | 16% | 17% | |
| Imperfect Foods | 14% | 18% | |
| Target | 15% | 14% |
27% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. reddit.com, healthline.com, youtube.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
Market map
Mentioned in · since Jul 5
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