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HostGator has a rating of 2.9 stars from 13,418 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about HostGator most frequently mention domain name, new interface, and credit card problems. HostGator ranks 2nd among Web Hosting sites.
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Too many issues, many times the host stop working, too many times my websites become very slow
Date of experience: February 28, 2024
I trust you. And i get quick responses for my concerns
Date of experience: February 20, 2024
Accidently paid twice - Hostgator would not give refund, nor extend terms. Leaving
Date of experience: March 1, 2024
Date of experience: March 1, 2024
For the overall good service, but price when renewing could be better.
Date of experience: March 1, 2024
Having so much trouble with domain transfer codes.It is taking unusual amount of time
Date of experience: March 1, 2024
You renewed domains without me asking for it. And auto renewal was turned off.
Date of experience: March 1, 2024
HostGator for me has always been easy to understand and use.~
Date of experience: March 1, 2024
I have been complaining about problems with emails for months.
Date of experience: March 1, 2024
I deal with the other out there. Hostgator is the absolute best!^_^
Date of experience: February 12, 2024
New website sucks! Takes forever to get to emails. HATE IT!
Date of experience: February 19, 2024
Date of experience: February 23, 2024
Quick support when you face challenges on platform or service.
Date of experience: February 29, 2024
Customer support team is really poor. They are not knowledgeable and take things easily.
Date of experience: February 29, 2024
Date of experience: February 29, 2024
Having real issues with your billing process. Very unhappy.
Date of experience: February 29, 2024
Date of experience: February 29, 2024
Date of experience: February 29, 2024
Great service and price back in 2009. Now your $#*!.
Date of experience: February 29, 2024
Ugh cant find DNS. Hate your web portal. Bad experience. :(
Date of experience: February 29, 2024
Since your upgrade the number of error/incorrect email messages we get sent is rather unsettling
Date of experience: February 29, 2024
Date of experience: February 29, 2024
Great customer service, long history of quality, speed, and great prices for hosting.
Date of experience: January 20, 2024
Its the better option if you are starting in the web construction
Date of experience: February 11, 2024
Heard about it a long time ago from a co- worker. Been loving it ever since.
Date of experience: February 17, 2024
HostGator (866-96-GATOR) is a leading provider of web hosting, VPS and dedicated servers. Discover why over 9,000,000 websites trust us for their hosting needs.
2002 - HostGator was founded by Brent Oxley, who was then a student at Florida Atlantic University.
2006 - HostGator had passed the 200,000 mark in registered domains, the company moved from the original office in Boca Raton, Florida to a new 20,000 square foot building in Houston, Texas and the company opened its first international office in Canada.
2008 - HostGator prepared for competition companies touting "unlimited" hosting services. Founder Brent Oxley was adamant about being able to back up an "unlimited" option prior to offering service named as such and increased staffing.
2010 - HostGator added an office in Austin, Texas.
2011 - HostGator started operations in India with a its office in Nashik, Maharashtra and a data center.
2012 - HostGator was acquired by Endurance International Group (EIG)
2021 - HostGator (All of EIG) was acquired by Clearlake Capitol Group and merged with Web.com and it's brands to become a part of Newfold Digtal.
The future - As we continue to grow as a company we are offering even more amazing services and world class customer support to meet all our needs, big and small. We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership with you!
