What does AI recommend for online grocery shopping services?

Walmart has become the most-cited online grocery service, overtaking former leader Instacart. While Walmart now leads on budget and value recommendations, AI assistants increasingly segment the market, positioning Instacart for multi-store variety and a growing number of niche players for sustainable or specialty shopping.

Which online grocery shopping services brands appear most in AI answers?

Across 1,933 AI responses, Walmart is mentioned most, named in 47% of them, followed by Instacart (47%) and Target (39%).

How does Parse rank these brands?

Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 1,933 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.

How does a brand enter this ranking?

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.

Best online grocery shopping services, according to AI

Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,933 AI responses · See how Parse measures this

Online Grocery Shopping Services

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Measured across ChatGPT & Google AI

Best Online Grocery Shopping Services, According to ChatGPT & Google AI | Parse

#	Brand	What AI says	Mention rate
1	WalmartThe top-cited service, consistently recommended for low prices and budget-friendly shopping.	The top-cited service, consistently recommended for low prices and budget-friendly shopping.	47%
2	InstacartFrequently recommended for its wide variety and ability to shop from multiple local stores.	Frequently recommended for its wide variety and ability to shop from multiple local stores.	47%
3	Target		39%
4	Misfits MarketThe dominant recommendation for subscription boxes that reduce food waste via 'ugly' produce.	The dominant recommendation for subscription boxes that reduce food waste via 'ugly' produce.	35%
5	Thrive MarketThe go-to recommendation for organic, healthy, and diet-specific pantry staples.	The go-to recommendation for organic, healthy, and diet-specific pantry staples.	21%
6	Imperfect FoodsOften cited with Misfits Market as a top choice for rescuing surplus produce.	Often cited with Misfits Market as a top choice for rescuing surplus produce.	20%
7	Whole Foods Market		18%
8	FreshDirectPositioned as a premium choice for high-quality produce in the US Northeast.	Positioned as a premium choice for high-quality produce in the US Northeast.	18%
9	KrogerA major grocer noted for its own pickup options or availability via Instacart.	A major grocer noted for its own pickup options or availability via Instacart.	17%
10	Amazon		16%
11	Costco		14%
12	DoorDash		12%
13	ALDI USA rising star in budget recommendations, often paired with Instacart for delivery.	A rising star in budget recommendations, often paired with Instacart for delivery.	12%
14	Hungryroot		12%
15	Hungry Harvest		10%
16	WasteNot		10%
17	Green Chef		9%
18	Gopuff		9%
19	Publix		7%
20	Citi		7%
21	Safeway		6%
22	JPMorgan Chase		6%
23	Uber Eats		5%
24	The Wally Shop		4%
25	HelloFresh		4%
26	Too Good To Go		4%
27	Bank of America		4%
28	Capital One		3%
29	The Rounds		3%
30	Wegmans		3%
31	American Express		3%
32	Market Wagon		3%
33	Precycle		3%
34	ALDI		2%
35	Oddbox		2%
36	Albertsons		2%
37	U.S. Bank		2%
38	Wells Fargo		2%
39	Boxed		2%
40	Weee!		2%
41	SpringEats		2%
42	Peapod		2%
43	CVS Health		2%
44	Sprouts Farmers Market		2%
45	H-E-B		2%
46	Olio		2%
47	Sunbasket		2%
48	Giant Eagle		2%
49	Purple Carrot		2%
50	Wonder		2%
51	Discover		1%
52	Re-Grocery		1%
53	Yoyo Grocery		1%
54	American Automobile Association (AAA)		1%
55	EcoCart		1%
56	The Produce Box		1%
57	Mindful Chef		<1%
58	Lofty Box		<1%
59	Dry Goods Refillery		<1%
60	The Rounds		<1%
61	Farm Fresh to You		<1%
62	Postmates		<1%
63	CookUnity		<1%
64	Daily Harvest		<1%
65	RescuedBox		<1%
66	Hy-Vee		<1%
67	Eat Impact		<1%
68	KIWI Eco Box		<1%
69	Food Lion		<1%
70	Package Free Shop		<1%
71	Vons		<1%
72	The Tare Market		<1%
73	Naked Pantry		<1%
74	7NOW		<1%
75	Meijer		<1%
76	Trader Joe's		<1%
77	Farmhouse Delivery		<1%
78	Mimi's Zero Waste Market		<1%
79	ACME Markets		<1%
80	EcoRoots		<1%
81	Marley Spoon		<1%
82	Zero Waste Outlet		<1%
83	Home Chef		<1%
84	Zerocery		<1%
85	Love of Earth Co.		<1%
86	Methodology		<1%
87	DeliverZero		<1%
88	Giant Food		<1%
89	A Drop in the Ocean Shop		<1%
90	Smart & Final		<1%
91	EarthHero		<1%
92	Walgreens Boots Alliance		<1%
93	BJ's Wholesale Club		<1%
94	Full Circle		<1%
95	Zero Grocery		<1%
96	Zero Waste Delivery		<1%
97	foodSupp		<1%
98	Routific		<1%
99	Save More Than Food		<1%
100	Ethikli		<1%