It’s easy to track your order, from the moment your personal shopper starts finding your items until the moment it arrives at your door.

For best results, download the latest version of the Instacart app for iOS or Android.

Order status

You can check your order status with the Instacart app or website. 

In the app—

  1. Tap the Account icon.
  2. Tap Orders.
  3. Tap an order to view its status. 

On the website—

  1. At the top left, click the 3 horizontal lines.
  2. Click Your orders.
  3. Click on an order to view its status.

Tracking your order in progress

When your personal shopper begins working on your order, you’ll see a message in the Instacart app. If you have notifications turned on, you’ll also receive a notification.

In the app—

  1. Tap the Account icon.
  2. Tap Orders.
  3. Tap See Shopped Items to view items already found and changes like replacements and refunds.
  4. You can Approve changes or choose Other options for each item.

Want to chat with your shopper? Tap the Chat link at the top of the screen to let them know if you want to add items to your order or make other changes. Note certain items, such as alcohol, may not be added after your order is placed.

On the website—

  1. At the top left, click the 3 horizontal lines.
  2. Click on an order to view its progress.

Tracking your delivery in progress

When it’s time for delivery, you’ll see a message in the Instacart app’s order screen. (If you have notifications turned on, you’ll get an alert as well.)

The delivery screen includes an estimated time of arrival and a map you can tap to follow the driver’s progress.

Need to give your driver last-minute delivery instructions? Scroll to the bottom of the delivery screen and tap Chat with shopper. (For safety reasons, drivers might not reply while they’re en route.)