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HostGator Reviews Summary

Overall, the company has established a reputation for providing reliable services and competitive pricing, with many customers noting ease of use and effective technical support. However, concerns regarding customer service persist, particularly related to inconsistent support experiences and delays in response times. While some users have had positive interactions with knowledgeable representatives, others reported frustrations with unresolved issues and inadequate communication. Despite these challenges, a significant number of long-term customers express satisfaction and loyalty, indicating that while improvements in customer service are needed, the core offerings are generally well-regarded.

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I did not was handed to me
February 26, 2024

I did not was handed to me. System sucks and support cannot fix my issue. I got a works on my side response. Utter BS.

Date of experience: February 19, 2024
New Jersey
1 review
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Internet established & known hosting name and over the years my personal experience.

Date of experience: February 19, 2024
Virginia
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I've chosen HostGator every year for the past 17 years!

Date of experience: February 19, 2024
Ohio
1 review
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Been a customer for over 10 yrs now and needed an ext for my pmt. You wont even do that and...

You used to have excellent customer service, took me 4 calls today and I still got nothing done here...

Most of your agents dont even understand what your saying here. Wow

Date of experience: February 19, 2024
Kenya
1 review
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Dedicated server configuration is slow
February 19, 2024
Updated review

Dedicated server configuration is slow- there is no Standard initial setups that gets most things ready like Reverse DNS IP and related Email functionality.

The speed initially was slow but i think it was due to MYSQL not Imported the sql file properly (100-150MB sql files)

Even now, its difficult to upload a 100MB sql file and most of the time does not completel the imports.

Date of experience: February 19, 2024

Dedicated server configuration is boring
February 23, 2024
Previous review

Dedicated server configuration is boring - there is no Standard initial setups that gets most things ready

Date of experience: February 16, 2024
Egypt
1 review
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محتاج اتواصل مع الدعم موقعي لا استطيع الوصول االيه

Date of experience: February 19, 2024
Colorado
1 review
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All our websites were hacked and he can't get support to help.

Date of experience: February 19, 2024
Illinois
1 review
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Good products, responsive service, excellent techs

Date of experience: February 19, 2024
New York
1 review
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I've had an ongoing problem with some of my domain registrations and renewals for months now, and the issue still isn't totally resolved.

Date of experience: February 19, 2024
Texas
1 review
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C-panel not recognizing my domain to add an email address to.

Date of experience: February 19, 2024
California
1 review
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I have to get through the "Protect Your Domain" Screen and choose "No, Leave My Domain Unprotected" EVERY time I log in

Date of experience: February 19, 2024
Massachusetts
1 review
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My issues is not resolved yet and in process. My rating can change after my technical issues are resolved

Date of experience: February 19, 2024
Nigeria
2 reviews
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Not user friendly!
February 26, 2024

Not user friendly! Email transfers often fail. Somewhat unreliable.

Date of experience: February 19, 2024
Kentucky
1 review
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New website sucks!
February 26, 2024

New website sucks! Takes forever to get to emails. HATE IT!

Date of experience: February 19, 2024
California
1 review
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You and your team are absolutely incapable of fixing my DNS issue preventing me from publishing my site. You gladly take my money, and offer no real assistance to fix the issue. I will absolutely never use your services, nor will my company, nor will anyone in my network.

Date of experience: February 19, 2024
Sri Lanka
1 review
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I have been a customer for ages and now I am trying to add new card to my profile to renew my services but I am not able to add and I requested support but still not solved. It's been more than a week

Date of experience: February 19, 2024
Viet Nam
1 review
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As you were friendly, were
February 19, 2024

As you were friendly, were. Lately I get more and more aggressive selling e-mails from you. NOT GOOD!

Date of experience: February 18, 2024
Florida
1 review
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The "add protection" screen that appears when I am trying to log into my dashboard is $#*!ing annoying.

Date of experience: February 18, 2024
India
1 review
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Because of its quality services, but my faith and trust is shattered, you have reduced my package from unlimited website to limited website

Date of experience: February 18, 2024
Australia
1 review
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Low cost (at the time
February 26, 2024

Low cost (at the time - now high, thanks to changed exchange rate) + powered by renewable energy

Date of experience: February 18, 2024