ChowNow

Grokranked #4⌄

**The top food delivery apps that people actually use, based on recent market share, user data, downloads, and surveys, are primarily DoorDash, Uber Eats (including Postmates), and Grubhub in the US (the most commonly referenced market in available data).**[[1]](https://www.businessofapps.com/data/food-delivery-app-market/)[[1]](https://www.businessofapps.com/data/food-delivery-app-market/) These dominate due to restaurant coverage, order volume, and consumer preference. Global players like Deliveroo or Just Eat are more prominent outside the US, while apps like Instacart focus more on groceries. ### Top Recommendations (US-Focused, Ranked by Popularity/Usage) 1. **DoorDash** — The clear market leader in the US with roughly 56–67% share. It has the widest restaurant availability in many areas, strong order volume, and tops consumer consideration scores (e.g., ~27–33% in surveys, especially among younger users and in urban areas). It’s frequently cited as the most-used app for everyday food delivery.[[2]](https://oysterlink.com/spotlight/food-delivery-market-share-statistics/)[[3]](https://shifttrackerapp.com/blog/doordash-vs-uber-eats-vs-grubhub-2026-full-comparison)[[4]](https://yougov.com/en-us/articles/51282-exploring-americas-appetite-for-food-delivery-apps) 2. **Uber Eats** (often bundled with Postmates) — Strong second place with ~23–25% US market share. It offers broad global availability (most widely available service across continents) and high user numbers (~95 million estimated). It excels in restaurant variety and speed in many markets, with good consideration scores (~24%). Postmates integration expands options further.[[5]](https://www.businessofapps.com/data/uber-eats-statistics/)[[6]](https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/best-food-delivery-service/) 3. **Grubhub** (includes Seamless in some areas) — A solid third with ~7–16% share. It’s popular for deals, promotions, and supporting local restaurants. It appeals more to older demographics and holds steady interest, though it trails the top two in overall usage.[[6]](https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/best-food-delivery-service/)[[2]](https://oysterlink.com/spotlight/food-delivery-market-share-statistics/) ### Other Notable Mentions - **Instacart**: Frequently used for grocery and convenience items alongside or instead of pure food delivery; strong for non-restaurant orders.[[7]](https://shifttrackerapp.com/blog/best-delivery-apps-for-beginners-in-2026-i-tested-all-6-real-earnings-data) - Smaller or niche options like delivery.com, ChowNow (more restaurant-direct), or regional apps exist but see far less mainstream consumer usage. **Notes on real-world usage**: Market share and transaction data (e.g., from sources like Bloomberg Second Measure or Statista analyses) show DoorDash’s dominance in the US, with Uber Eats close behind globally. Consideration and download metrics reinforce that most people default to the top two. Availability, fees, promotions, and exact restaurant selection vary significantly by city and location—check the apps directly for your area. Many users multi-app (switching based on deals or options). Data is from 2024–2026 reports and reflects post-pandemic stabilization with continued growth.[[8]](https://secondmeasure.com/datapoints/food-delivery-services-grubhub-uber-eats-doordash-postmates/) For the best experience, compare current promos, delivery fees, and service in your zip code, as these factors often influence day-to-day choices more than brand alone.