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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 evelyne400
New York
1 review
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March 18th, 2024
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I have been a customer since 2015. Customer service is non-existent. CSRs can't be bothered to answer or help you with simple questions. Open tickets have never been resolved.

Date of experience: March 8, 2024

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New Jersey
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January 22nd, 2024
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The new navigation format is not very intuitive and I have trouble locating several services that I typically go to. For example, a direct link to the cpanel would be helpful.

Date of experience: January 15, 2024

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Texas
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March 23rd, 2024
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Put the 1 time paypal payment button back STOP demanding linked card and system trying to re-bill auto! Some want to re-load paypal and make manual payment like before!

Date of experience: March 13, 2024

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Virginia
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January 14th, 2024
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Less expensive and use for a client. Previous long term hosting quadrupled my rates after more than 20 years even though I wasn't hosting a site. Just using email and pointers

Date of experience: January 7, 2024

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Wisconsin
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January 10th, 2024
Verified purchase

For the price. However, my email has been problematic since switching to Hostgator; I've had an website for over 20+ years and never had any issues with my previous host (Servage).

Date of experience: January 3, 2024

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New York
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February 2nd, 2024
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I am unhappy with new format. No way to easily see billing history, future billing. AND, I paid $143 for hosting last year and now you want a 42% increase to $203. Are you serious?

Date of experience: January 26, 2024

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Washington
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January 23rd, 2024
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Transfer from HostPapa to HostGator has been terrible. Have been asking for it for two months. After sitting on help for an hour or more each call, they say they are waiting on a transfer fee -- THAT WAS INCLUDED IN MY PACKAGE. Each time, they confirm that it was included and then nothing happens. Now I've been waiting for three days while the transferred domain name "Propagates" through the system. I'm thinking it won't and I'll have to spend a few more hours on the phone or chat.

Date of experience: January 16, 2024

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New Jersey
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March 22nd, 2024
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I am leaving Hostgator - you guys screwed up royally with a long-time loyal customers. Completely irresponsible with the data you were entrusted with. Very Sad.

Date of experience: March 12, 2024

Thumbnail of user mackenzies87
Texas
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April 29th, 2022
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Love the fast assistance and ease of use. I have never had any problems with hostgator. It's been easy to coordinate with anyone I need to give access to my DNS records.

Reason I chose this business:

Speed and simplicity

Service

Date of experience: April 29, 2022

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Hey Mackenzie,

We just love helping our customers. Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

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Nevada
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April 8th, 2022
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The original setup took way to long. I had to contact support at least 3 times before getting the issue resolved. Then it took longer that usual for my domain to propagate.

Not as good as it used to be.

Reason I chose this business:

I've used Hostgator for years. Only recently, the quality of support has declined.

Service

Date of experience: April 8, 2022

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Hey Derrick,

Thank you for your feedback. We definitely appreciate it.

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

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South Carolina
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July 12th, 2024
Verified purchase

Quick, easy to get started, and excellent price. I am not tech savvy and process was fairly simple.

Reason I chose this business:

I was following a YouTube video on how to create a blog and you were suggested. I've used blue host in past but they rope you in on super low price and then jack it up.until you can't afford it

Date of experience: July 2, 2024

Thumbnail of user drewd142
Texas
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April 15th, 2022
Verified purchase

17 Years, Hundreds of Websites, a Few Servers lol. And still #1 in my book. Hundreds of students, friends, and associates have asked who I recommend, and the answer is always HostGator hands down.

Date of experience: April 15, 2022

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Hey Drew,

Thanks for sucha an awesome review!

DJ
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Thumbnail of user estheru16
Florida
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December 3rd, 2022

That is what one see when they attempt to go to my website. Initially it was Asian characters that would show up, indicating that it had malware on it, then nothing. Now this. It is has been down for 2 months! Despite virtually daily calls into tech support. It went down August 30; I made over 60 calls, given much assurance that this would be taken care of, even "escalated"... nothing. It went up ONE DAY, October 26, and then down again October 27, not even 24 hours. No explanation. Promises that it has been escalated. You cannot get past the 1st tier of support, no supervisors, no one that knows what they are doing. Conflicting information from reps. Some saying I have SiteLock others saying |I have never had SiteLock, and others saying there is noting in the notes, although I have made over 60 calls. Some were only a minute because their site was down. Others over an hour on hold. Who has time for this? But it is my storefront. They are always courteous. But NO action. IT IS MY STOREFRONT. I have no idea how much money that I have lost because people cannot find me, how much damage it has done to my reputation, they can't find me. At times it says it is not secure, at times it is a completely blank page, and at time you get the message above. What am I to do?

Tip for consumers:
My previous reseller took care of my website for 22 years. They never went down, they never were infected. He died this spring.I have been with HostGator less than 7 months with 4 website. My personal business one was down for 2 weeks in June, with malware on it, It has been down since August 30, over 2 months, with it up on October 26 and then down again on October 27 until now, and still down. It is a nightmare. Is this the company that you want to have control of your website?

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Date of experience: November 3, 2022

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Hey Esther,

That does indeed look like malware. There is only so much we can do but we do have a case created and someone will be reaching out soon!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user chrisg2556
GB
1 review
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March 22nd, 2024
Verified purchase

I thought they were good but they charge you for hosting then you realise you then to need to pay lots of essentials after like SSL, etc. it's not a complete package.

Date of experience: March 12, 2024

Thumbnail of user scotts2843
New York
1 review
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May 14th, 2022
Verified purchase

I have had you guys for a few years and recently paid for a few more. The sign on part is driving me zany. Why can't i just sign into web builder as i want to edit my site

Date of experience: April 14, 2022

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Hey Scott,

We would love to help out. We will have an Escalations Manager reach out once we get your case created.

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user lisam6002
Hawaii
1 review
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January 28th, 2024
Verified purchase

I like hostgator, just frustrated with the login method because it makes it tricky for my computer to auto add the password for some reason, it's able to do the email, but when it goes to another page for the password, my computer (Mac OS Ventura 13) doesn't auto add password, which is annoying. Also, since the update on this site, I'm not sure how to change the DNS settings to point my domain name to my host, I liked how easy it was to change the DNS before the update, please make that part more user friendly

Date of experience: January 28, 2024

Thumbnail of user mohammadk180
AE
1 review
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January 22nd, 2024
Verified purchase

Remove the 2FA supplier whoever they are, their service unreliable, one time sent me the same code 5 times on the same day and your system rejected all of them. The rest is fine, adequate.

Service

Date of experience: January 22, 2024

Thumbnail of user sherylm237
Florida
1 review
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May 3rd, 2022
Verified purchase

I have a website that was set up bya graphic designer. I love the ease of being able to add to, update in minimal time. The builder is truly user friendly.

Website assistance

Reason I chose this business:

Recommended

Reason I chose this product:

They work for my business

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Date of experience: May 3, 2022

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Hey Sheryl,

Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Thumbnail of user renb34
Idaho
1 review
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March 19th, 2024
Verified purchase

Was a customer since 2013 but canceled my subsciption because of price increasing for typical plan and no virus protection. Not quite sure what they do for my website for the monthly payment.

Date of experience: March 9, 2024

Thumbnail of user don3esses
Canada
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October 12th, 2023

I waited over 10 days for my refund and still waiting. Customer service knows they still have the funds but didn't say it didn't go through until I followed up 3x.

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Date of experience: September 12, 2023

Thumbnail of user isabelg212
Portugal
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March 9th, 2024
Verified purchase

I have been contacted your team, for 5 times, to help me to resolve the issue about the domain authentication in my mailerlite and I it's still not done.

Date of experience: February 28, 2024

Thumbnail of user johnm13984
Indiana
1 review
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March 9th, 2024
Verified purchase

I can never find or access the Website builder. Today it's telling me I'm not authorized. The layout of this new website it very confusing and very difficult to find what I need.

Date of experience: February 28, 2024

Thumbnail of user jefferyg135
California
1 review
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January 20th, 2023
Verified purchase

I had several issues and my representative was very knowledgeable, patient and helpful to walk me through all of my concerns -

I am very satisficed with the support i receive with Host Gator

Keep up the good work!

Date of experience: January 20, 2023

Thumbnail of user juliec2543
California
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January 11th, 2024
Verified purchase

You have made the log in procedure much more extensive, requiring multiple clicks to get to my email. Also, I don't want to keep seeing the promotional page, but I can't get rid of it.

Date of experience: January 4, 2024

Thumbnail of user pault2104
Australia
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January 25th, 2024
Verified purchase

My Uncle uses it and YouTube... I was going along ok for a while and then hit a brick wall and wrote it off. I have spent heaps of time trying to get website up and running. :(

Date of experience: January 18, 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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