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Overview

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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  • Shipping
    36
  • Returns
    48

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 53.5%
Positive
3,195
Neutral
705
Negative
2,075
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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)
Thumbnail of user kelvina56
TZ
1 review
0 helpful votes
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April 14th, 2022
Verified purchase

Oh my goodness, the best place ever to have a your website at...

Service

Date of experience: April 14, 2022

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Hi Kelvin,

Thank you for the amazing review!

Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator

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California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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April 15th, 2022
Verified purchase

Very good, thank you for always see my website and get more reviews online.

Service

Date of experience: April 15, 2022

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Hey Luis,

You are most welcome. Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

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Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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April 15th, 2022
Verified purchase

Not sure, but I'm here so lets make it the best experience for both of us, okay?

Date of experience: April 15, 2022

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Hey Jeffrey,

We agree! Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user nacrissav
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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April 14th, 2022
Verified purchase

Customer service is great! Easy platform to navigate.

Date of experience: April 14, 2022

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Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hi Nacrissa,

Thank you for being apart of the HostGator community!

Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator

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Brazil
1 review
0 helpful votes
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April 14th, 2022
Verified purchase

Best hosting company. Outstanding service and support.

Date of experience: April 14, 2022

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Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hi Omary,

Thank you for being apart of the HostGator community!

Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user catherinea483
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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April 15th, 2022
Verified purchase

Needed a reliable host for our company website and one that was easy to work with

Service

Date of experience: April 15, 2022

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Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hey Catherine,

Reliable is what you get with us! Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

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TZ
1 review
0 helpful votes
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March 30th, 2022
Verified purchase

Date of experience: March 30, 2022

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Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hey Frank,

We just love hearing this! Thank you for choosing HostGator!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user jaretj
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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October 23rd, 2021
Verified purchase

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

Date of experience: September 23, 2021

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Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hey Jaret,

We would love to try to get you access. We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out and assist.

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

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New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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March 27th, 2022
Verified purchase

Your system isn't working. I can't check my email.

Date of experience: February 25, 2022

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Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hey Don,

We understand how important email is to your business. We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out and assist.

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

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New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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September 3rd, 2021
Verified purchase

By chance and now wondering if we made a mistake when I look at this bill!

Date of experience: September 3, 2021

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Hey Joe,

We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out and see what's going on.

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user leonier11
Australia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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February 24th, 2022
Verified purchase

Date of experience: February 24, 2022

Thumbnail of user erinnh1
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Hey Leonie,

Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user ryleyb2
Seychelles
1 review
0 helpful votes
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September 4th, 2021
Verified purchase

Date of experience: September 4, 2021

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Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hey Ryley,

We think that was a good suggestion. Thank you for your review.

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user brianr1327
Utah
1 review
0 helpful votes
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October 4th, 2021
Verified purchase

I tried to disable auto renew but it still renewed the domain

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

Date of experience: September 4, 2021

Thumbnail of user erinnh1
Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hey Brian,

We are more than happy to make this right. We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out and assist.

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

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Mexico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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September 2nd, 2021
Verified purchase

Because HostGator.com.mx doesn't have any customer support.

Date of experience: September 2, 2021

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Hey Jean,

We do have wonderful customer service. Thank you for your review.

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user migueld177
VE
1 review
0 helpful votes
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December 10th, 2022
Verified purchase

Overall the experience was good. No further comments

Date of experience: December 10, 2022

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Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hi Miguel,

Thank you for your kind review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user jessicac1930
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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February 24th, 2022
Verified purchase

Recommended by Tyler Moore and enjoying the experience. Thank you!

Date of experience: February 24, 2022

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Hey Jessica,

You are most welcome. Thank YOU for your review.

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user jeronimop1
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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March 24th, 2022
Verified purchase

Date of experience: February 22, 2022

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Hey Jeronimo,

Thank you for choosing and reviewing HostGator!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user evero3
Paraguay
1 review
0 helpful votes
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December 4th, 2022
Verified purchase

Even after speaking with two agents, my problem was not solved

Date of experience: November 4, 2022

Thumbnail of user erinnh1
Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hey Ever,

If you still are having issues, please email us at reputation@newfold.com!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user antonioh126
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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September 1st, 2021
Verified purchase

Date of experience: September 1, 2021

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Hey Antonio,

Thank you for your awesome review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user kimberlyc1467
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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March 24th, 2022
Verified purchase

Have had you for years. Easy to work with and excellent support.

Date of experience: February 22, 2022

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Hey Kimberly,

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

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user sintayehua1
Ethiopia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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October 16th, 2022
Verified purchase

It is available throughout the world and also User friendly

Date of experience: October 16, 2022

Thumbnail of user erinnh1
Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hey Sintayehu,

Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user anna587
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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July 16th, 2022
Verified purchase

Weebly sucks, but hostgator has been great. If a little slow

Service

Date of experience: June 16, 2022

Thumbnail of user erinnh1
Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hey Ann,

Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user mowafaqa
Romania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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December 23rd, 2021
Verified purchase

Date of experience: December 23, 2021

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Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hey Mowafaq,

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

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user georgem2186
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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June 15th, 2022
Verified purchase

Date of experience: June 15, 2022

Thumbnail of user erinnh1
Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hey George,

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

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user derekw464
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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May 11th, 2022
Verified purchase

I have always had very good service from HG! Highly recommended!

Very good!

Reason I chose this business:

I can't remember.

Reason I chose this product:

I can't remember.

Service
Quality

Date of experience: May 11, 2022

Thumbnail of user erinnh1
Reputation T. – HostGator Rep

Hey Derek,

Thank you for your 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
Typically does not respond to reviews
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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