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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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Followed link from email to pay bill. It didn't. Also hard to find billing.
Date of experience: February 2, 2024
Every time I log in I get a promotion and a feedback popup. One time would be enough..
Date of experience: March 13, 2024
Price and customer support very important to me and they have always helped
Date of experience: February 25, 2024
Fine reviews from HostGator users. Technical support is professional, friendly, and patient.
Date of experience: March 17, 2024
Date of experience: March 17, 2024
So bad every time delete my host and my domains and not help
Date of experience: March 14, 2024
With the new updates it takes more time reaching to where I want and doing what I want
Date of experience: February 27, 2024
I was recommended hostgator, but I find it difficult to use.
Date of experience: March 10, 2024
Horrible treatment after 20 years.you deleted my websites without warning
Date of experience: March 16, 2024
Date of experience: March 16, 2024
I have been on the phone for 2 days trying to get my website back up with no luck.
Date of experience: March 16, 2024
I think is one of the best providers based in america continent
Date of experience: March 16, 2024
Why did you save my payment method I did not authorized this.
Date of experience: March 4, 2024
I have had nothing but trouble with this platform, really think of getting off this platform
Date of experience: March 7, 2024
Date of experience: March 15, 2024
I have used hostgator since 2007. It is the best service compared to other hosts.
Date of experience: March 15, 2024
I was told 3 years ago that this year the cost would be $250. It came in much higher.
Date of experience: March 15, 2024
Thought it was easy to use. Its become a headache.
Date of experience: March 15, 2024
Date of experience: March 15, 2024
Familiar with it. Tech Support is usually very good. Easy to work with CPanel and Softaculous.
Date of experience: February 7, 2024
When I try to log on it always forces my mac to suggest a new password. That messes it up.
Date of experience: January 11, 2024
I'm always able to do what I want to do. If I need help it is available.
Date of experience: March 11, 2024
Date of experience: March 13, 2024
Price, ease of use, and reviews. But it's been a mix of good and bad since we've had the service.
Date of experience: January 9, 2024
You make it too hard to get down inside the guts of the site where I need to often visit.
Date of experience: January 9, 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!
