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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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Thumbnail of user michaeld6599
New York
1 review
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October 4th, 2023
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I am in IT, and I have been doing this over 20 years, I like Hostgator, but its not user friendly. I had used Godaddy in the past, and found it much easier to use, perhaps I should of had the system build my website for me.

Date of experience: September 4, 2023

Thumbnail of user gittar1
Canada
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March 29th, 2022
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I did have a problem with wp form (would not deliver in my box) many many tries. I chated with gator support. They sent my request on to wordpress support with no response after 5 days, I ended up paying fixrunner to fix it, which in the end did not solve the problem. That was my only complaint with gator, that they sent me on to wordpress... which did not happen... twice.

I did describe above.

Reason I chose this business:

Learnt thru tylor's smart advertisement trick. It was good though. I appreciated it. Lets see what the bill wil be next year!

Service

Date of experience: March 29, 2022

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Hey Gitta,

Next time you have a problem let us know and we will be more than happy to help! Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

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GB
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November 21st, 2020

I have had a ticket open for over a week without any response. My website is down, backups kept for only two days so no rollback available - no response to a ticket asking for help to uninstall an unhelpful WordPress update

Date of experience: November 21, 2020

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Hi Jocelyn,

We're here! How are you trying to reach us? We don't offer email support so if you sent an email then you wouldn't have received a response. We've sent a PM here on SiteJabber requesting more info so we can help you out. Thanks.

Erinn
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Ohio
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March 8th, 2024
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I've been with HostGator on and off for over 20 years, utilizing shared servers. However, the last 5 or so has been an absolute headache. The latest is due to an outdated MySQL version which I need for my WordPress website plugins. I'm told that I must change to VPS or Dedicated Plan (which is out of my price range) or just not use those plugins. I'm going to have to seek another hosting service at this point as I cannot wait to see when HG ever gets around to upgrading.

Date of experience: February 27, 2024

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GB
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March 24th, 2024
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Everything is made harder than it should be. Chat assistants don't seem to be reading messages properly so have difficulty understanding the basics of my enquiry.

Date of experience: March 14, 2024

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Pennsylvania
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March 24th, 2024
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I've been with HG for 16 years and have hung on through some of the worst times with this company, but it's become unbearable. Illegal billing. Terrible service. Awful server performance. 0/10.

Date of experience: March 14, 2024

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Indiana
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March 27th, 2024
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Changes to the website access page simply suck. I used to love this service. Now getting to my emails is a nightmare. You've lost two stars on that alone.

Date of experience: March 17, 2024

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Peru
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April 17th, 2022
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I have been using hostgator for more than 10 years and you are very important to me since you are the source of income, the bread that I put on my table every day. Hostgator is my source of income and well-being, thanks for your great service and dedication. I am a website designer and I learned everything I know from you. Juan Carlos Velazquez Analco I lived in San Jose, California and all my clients are companies that are in California, I am Mexican and I live today in Peru. Hostgator a very good option to start your own advertising business. Thank you and God Bless you all.

Date of experience: April 17, 2022

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Hey Juan,

That is such a wonderful review! Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user ronh1408
Colorado
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August 4th, 2024
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They figured it out it was a dns problem. That i made thanks, ron

wonderful

Service

Date of experience: July 25, 2024

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Singapore
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May 19th, 2022
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I have contacted support chat twice and both times they said someone from the team will contact me. That was last week and at least 7 days ago. In the meantime, my hosted websites are still down with malware.
www.oaktree.asia and www.bamini.sg
I redirected www.bamini.uk to other hosting services and they are running properly. I would like to know how to fix www.bamini.sg if I am hosting it in hostgator. Please let me know asap. Thks!

Date of experience: April 19, 2022

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Canada
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June 18th, 2024
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I am happy because my site always alive,but for service renovation, Please give a good discount for loyal customers like me,

They tried their best but I was looking for more discount, but they did not give me.

Reason I chose this business:

I have been with Hostagtor for 10 years, I think Hostgator is robust and solid company for providing the service

Service

Date of experience: June 8, 2024

Thumbnail of user mitchd57
New Jersey
1 review
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January 6th, 2023
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Unbelievable support! Marjun was patient with me, and she walked me through the entire process of accessing my domain through the Hosting CPanel
Page when I thought my domain was locked. She knew exactly how to direct me step by step.Thank you Marjun!

Date of experience: January 6, 2023

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Hi Mitch,

Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user kentk185
Alabama
1 review
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February 25th, 2024
Verified purchase

I've had a problem with picture resolution you never really resolved and as I try to finally update the web site I find that I can't manipulate the navigation bar or put in a logo like I would like anymore.

Date of experience: February 18, 2024

Thumbnail of user stevef1599
Australia
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February 5th, 2024
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I had an existing business plan account. I have had a lot of issues with migration the the dedicated server, I have over 30 years experience with redhat linux but I still struggled to get the new server configured and working

Date of experience: January 29, 2024

Thumbnail of user markm6288
California
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April 17th, 2024
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I have been with HostGator for many years. I have a Reseller plan and host several Joomla websites. In the last year though I've had more problems keeping my websites up and running than usual

Date of experience: April 7, 2024

Thumbnail of user haroonr15
California
1 review
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April 3rd, 2024
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My site is down every other day and when chat with the representative, they say it is A Record something. Additionally, my SSL for webmial is not working. It is mail.myumasecurity.com it says it is unsecure where I paid for it. The client service I chat today did not helped and disconnected me and I was really pissed off of his responses.

Date of experience: March 24, 2024

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Australia
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July 10th, 2024
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I think it's all working well, I like that I can access live chat support from Aus and get my problems solved quick.

Quick and the issue was solved in one chat, thank you!

Reason I chose this business:

I don't remember it was very many years ago! I think it was recommended to me.

Service

Date of experience: June 30, 2024

Thumbnail of user kristophera29
Canada
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March 20th, 2024
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I originally chose HostGator because it had a competitive price for the features it provided. That is no longer the case, as HostGator has jacked its prices up nearly 50% over just the past couple years, plus when I tried to ask for a price match with a hosting service offering the exact same features at half the cost, not only did HostGator decline to do this but I have been receiving an EXCESSIVE amount of direct advertising to my inbox from HostGator since, typically receiving about 3~5 such ads a week, asking me to spend even MORE money I don't have on HostGator services. As such, I will be switching from HostGator to another provider in May, three months ahead of my site's automatic renewal in August.

Date of experience: March 10, 2024

Thumbnail of user josephl2548
California
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March 30th, 2024
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Because of the pricing plan and reputation, but I've had nothing but trouble lately and fatal errors, not being able to even login into my Wordpress admin

Date of experience: March 20, 2024

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California
2 reviews
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December 22nd, 2022
Verified purchase

Of all the times I've had to worked with Tech Support, this experience was one of the three best experiences I've had with Texh Support. I needed to know how to access my email in my site as I've never done this before. Not only did ˆ learn how, I also learned what I had previously requested to be done, (i.e. Setting up a "No Reply" email, as well as an email where it was from "Sunnye"), this was not accomplished. One was not set up correctly (No Reply) and the other (Sunnye) was not st up at all.

This time I got Louise and she set up the "No Reply", as well as showing me how I could set up the "Sunnye" email, as well as the signature. Her patience and professionalism were exemplary. I'm so appreciative of her for showing me how to do something that is new to me.

Louise is an asset to your Tech Support team. Please remember to reward her when review time come around for her. She is definitely a valuable member of the Host Gator Tech Support team.

Date of experience: December 22, 2022

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Hi S,

Thank you for your lovely review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user heatherl1358
Washington
1 review
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September 17th, 2024
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Service

Date of experience: September 7, 2024

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California
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March 21st, 2024
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Hostgator's customer service sucks! Billing issues have to be handled by disputes with credit card issuers because Hostgator refuses to make corrections. But of course you know you suck!

Date of experience: March 11, 2024

Thumbnail of user hectorb177
Colombia
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March 17th, 2024
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Since October 2023 I have referred 5 companies to buy the host with you and until today I have not received a response after many emails, online chat communications, etc., about my commissions.

Date of experience: March 7, 2024

Thumbnail of user luisv537
Spain
1 review
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March 18th, 2024
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I am not satisfied with their care and services. They take a long time to solve simple tasks and we have had to request the same task more than 4 times.

Date of experience: March 8, 2024

Thumbnail of user nicholasb1162
Missouri
1 review
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April 3rd, 2024
Verified purchase

I've tried to use your chat module it ends the conversation and does not direct me to a customer service rep. Have had issues with the site being down a lot lately.

Date of experience: March 24, 2024

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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!

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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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