Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 349 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
On-Demand Delivery & Shipping Services
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Instacart leads, named in 77% of answers, ahead of at 51% and at 50%.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The undisputed leader, cited for both liquor and grocery delivery integration. | 77% | |
| 2 | A fast-rising alcohol delivery specialist, gaining significant traction since late 2025. | 51% | |
| 3 | A consistently recommended top-tier choice for on-demand liquor delivery from local retailers. | 50% | |
| 4 | Framed for fast, convenience-style delivery, but its prominence has declined since October. | 47% | |
| 5 | A core recommendation for local alcohol delivery, often mentioned alongside | 44% | |
| 6 | An on-demand alcohol service whose early high ranking has fallen significantly. | 42% | |
| 7 | Consistently positioned as the choice for shipping premium spirits and giftable bottles. | 24% | |
| 8 | 21% | ||
| 9 | 17% | ||
| 10 | 17% | ||
| 11 | 15% | ||
| 12 | 11% | ||
| 13 | 10% | ||
| 14 | 9% | ||
| 15 | 8% | ||
| 16 | 5% | ||
| 17 | 5% | ||
| 18 | 5% | ||
| 19 | 5% | ||
| 20 | 5% | ||
| 21 | 4% | ||
| 22 | 4% | ||
| 23 | 4% | ||
| 24 | 4% | ||
| 25 | 3% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
instacart.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 69% of analyzed answers.
“A name in a simple list of delivery options” → “A core service within structured answers that compare delivery types and partners”
Emerged as a top-3 cited service between December 2025 and March 2026.
Dropped from the #2 most-cited brand in October 2025 to #7 by March 2026.
Fell from the #3 spot in October 2025 to #10 by March 2026.
Appeared in November 2025 and quickly became a dominant recommendation by January 2026.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48% | 62% | ||
| 10% | 76% | ||
| 38% | 71% | ||
| 48% | 14% | ||
| 33% | 62% |
Across 349 AI responses, Instacart is mentioned most, named in 77% of them, followed by Minibar Delivery (51%) and DoorDash (50%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 349 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
Instacart remains the AI-recommended leader for both on-demand liquor and grocery delivery. The most significant shift is in answers to complex queries, where a new class of specialized recipe management apps like
Paprika Recipe Manager now rivals major platforms for AI mindshare.
AI models consistently suggest a core group of on-demand services like Instacart,
DoorDash, and
Uber Eats for local alcohol delivery. Over the analysis window, responses grew more sophisticated, beginning to differentiate between local delivery and nationwide shipping, highlighting specialists like
for marketplace selection and for premium spirits, and often including legal disclaimers about age verification.
Which liquor delivery service ships to me?
AI models consistently suggest a core group of on-demand services like Instacart,
DoorDash, and
Uber Eats for local alcohol delivery. Over the analysis window, responses grew more sophisticated, beginning to differentiate between local delivery and nationwide shipping, highlighting specialists like for marketplace selection and for premium spirits, and often including legal disclaimers about age verification.
For this complex workflow, AI recommendations evolved to explain the three key functions: recipe import, list generation, and delivery sync, with Instacart being the primary delivery partner mentioned. Early responses in late 2025 favored for its direct integration, but by early 2026, and became top recommendations for their robust import and organization features, even when requiring a more manual sync. Newer apps like Flavorish, designed for social media imports, also gained traction.
Brands mentioned
For this complex workflow, AI recommendations evolved to explain the three key functions: recipe import, list generation, and delivery sync, with Instacart being the primary delivery partner mentioned. Early responses in late 2025 favored
CookBook for its direct
Instacart integration, but by early 2026,
Paprika Recipe Manager and
AnyList became top recommendations for their robust import and organization features, even when requiring a more manual sync. Newer apps like Flavorish, designed for social media imports, also gained traction.
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