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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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  • Returns
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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 53.5%
Positive
3,194
Neutral
705
Negative
2,067
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customer service (713) tech support (137) support team (98) tyler moore (80) domain name (63) user interface (34) control panel (28) web designer (36)
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Canada
1 review
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March 12th, 2022
Verified purchase

Website down. Customer support is very slow to respond.

* HostGator attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

Date of experience: February 10, 2022

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DJ S. – HostGator Rep

Hey Anthony,

We would be more than happy to get you assistance. We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out and assist.

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

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Pakistan
1 review
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September 13th, 2021
Verified purchase

Don't know... Its famous and I want to give it a try.

Date of experience: August 14, 2021

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DJ S. – HostGator Rep

Hey Aamir,

We appreciate the chance! Thank you for choosing HostGator.

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

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El Salvador
1 review
0 helpful votes
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August 1st, 2022
Verified purchase

Excellent service, speed and security, very satisfied

nice

Reason I chose this business:

Because it is the best web service provider company in my opinion

Service

Date of experience: August 1, 2022

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Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hey Leopoldo,

Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator.com

Thumbnail of user michaell3780
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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August 17th, 2021
Verified purchase

Date of experience: August 17, 2021

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DJ S. – HostGator Rep

Hey Michael,

That is how all hosting services should be. Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

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Pakistan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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October 8th, 2022
Verified purchase

Date of experience: October 8, 2022

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Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hey Tariq,

Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

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GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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June 7th, 2022
Verified purchase

Date of experience: June 7, 2022

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Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hey Peter,

That is great to hear! Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user andreww1634
Wyoming
1 review
0 helpful votes
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June 5th, 2022
Verified purchase

Very easy to move my sites over. Been Great so far

Reason I chose this business:

You gave me an incredible deal!

Date of experience: June 5, 2022

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Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hey Andrew,

That's good! Thank you so much for choosing HostGator!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

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Wyoming
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January 16th, 2022
Verified purchase

There seems to be a language barrier with you support staff.

Date of experience: December 17, 2021

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Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hey Jamie,

We would love to see if there are still any issues you are experiencing. We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out and assist.

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

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Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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November 21st, 2021
Verified purchase

Very quick customer response and solved my issue within a matter of minutes. Highly recommended.

Date of experience: November 21, 2021

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Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hi Amanda,

Thank you for being apart of the HostGator community!

Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator

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Thailand
1 review
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May 5th, 2022
Verified purchase

Support more experience and quick fix all problems

Very Good

Reason I chose this business:

I like HostGator

Reason I chose this product:

Easy to use and user friendly

Service
Quality

Date of experience: May 5, 2022

Thumbnail of user jamesc4951
Connecticut
1 review
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May 5th, 2022
Verified purchase

24 7 tech help. If there is ever any problems they are resolved in a timely manor.

Service
Quality

Date of experience: May 5, 2022

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Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hey James,

That is right. Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

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Australia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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May 6th, 2022
Verified purchase

Good service at a nice price. Why would you want to go anywhere else?

Reason I chose this business:

Good service at a nice price

Reason I chose this product:

Good service at a nice price

Quality

Date of experience: May 6, 2022

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Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hi Aldo,

Thank you for being apart of the HostGator community!

Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator

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Mississippi
1 review
0 helpful votes
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May 12th, 2022
Verified purchase

Date of experience: April 12, 2022

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Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hi Nick,

Thank you for the kind review!

Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user oluwolek
Nigeria
1 review
0 helpful votes
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April 12th, 2022
Verified purchase

It's been totally engaging and fun, easy to navigate around.

Reason I chose this business:

It was recommended to me by Scott Max.

Date of experience: April 12, 2022

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Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hi Oluwole,

We are always happy to hear this. Thank you for the kind review!

Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user jpp41
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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April 9th, 2022
Verified purchase

Had to ask twice but problem was resolved under 48 hrs

Date of experience: April 9, 2022

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Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hi Jp,

We are happy to hear the issue was resolved. Thank you for the kind review!

Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user kennethg542
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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November 1st, 2021
Verified purchase

Wordpress is very confusing to use. I like your old web builder significant ally better

Date of experience: October 2, 2021

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Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hey Kenneth,

We definitely want to pick the right builder for you. We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out and assist.

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user brucew571
Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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September 27th, 2021
Verified purchase

Date of experience: September 27, 2021

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Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hi Bruce,

Thank you for the kind review!

Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user toddd397
Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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August 20th, 2021
Verified purchase

Great reputation with my friends. Customer service is spectacular!

Date of experience: August 20, 2021

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Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hey Todd,

Thank you for such an awesome review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user madinas6
Pakistan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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September 17th, 2021
Verified purchase

I need everything to perfect in case of security and quality

Date of experience: August 18, 2021

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DJ S. – HostGator Rep

Hey Madina,

If you need any assistance at all feel free to reach out! We are happy to help!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user dedanm2
Kenya
1 review
0 helpful votes
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March 15th, 2022
Verified purchase

Date of experience: February 13, 2022

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Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hi Dedan,

Oh no! We definitely want to reach out and make sure you are not currently having these issues. Our escalations team will be in touch soon to do just that. Thank you for letting us know.

Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user cindyc1323
Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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February 13th, 2022
Verified purchase

Date of experience: February 13, 2022

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Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hey Cindy,

Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user steved1466
Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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February 11th, 2022
Verified purchase

Friend recommended. Been very happy with service. Thanks!

Date of experience: February 11, 2022

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Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hey Steve,

That is so good to hear! Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user raymondk253
Thailand
1 review
0 helpful votes
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June 7th, 2022
Verified purchase

It's great so far, no problems whatsoever. Everything works as it should.

Reason I chose this business:

I needed a change.

Date of experience: June 7, 2022

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Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hey Raymond,

That is awesome! Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user danielw1609
Kentucky
1 review
0 helpful votes
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January 17th, 2022
Verified purchase

Date of experience: December 18, 2021

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Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hey Daniel,

We hate to hear you had a poor experience. We would love to get you your explanation to you. We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out.

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user nicolec1828
Wisconsin
1 review
0 helpful votes
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December 18th, 2021
Verified purchase

The monthly payment option and affordable. Never have any problems.

Date of experience: December 18, 2021

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Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hey Nicole,

No problems are exactly what we want to hear! Thank you for leaving such a kind review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

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From the business

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.

Business History

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!

Company Representative

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Customer Advocate at HostGator
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I am the Manager of Brand Reputation for HostGator (Newfold Digital) It's my job to ensure our customers are happy! What a great role huh? You'll be hearing from my team in response to your reviews, Marissa & DJ will take great care of you!

HostGator is a leading provider of web hosting and domain name services. Whether you’re a small business and are looking to improve your online presence, or you’re an individual looking for a hobby or portfolio website, we’ve got you covered. With our drag-and-drop website builder, and our application integrations with WordPress, Drupal and Magento, we have the website solution for you. Our award-winning, 24/7/365 support and seamless upgrades will ensure you never get stuck. Try HostGator today! https://www.hostgator.com/web-hosting

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