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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.


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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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Used it before but new service is a problem. We can't transfer our website and tech support can't provide answers. Will be seeking a refund.

Date of experience: February 16, 2024
Missouri
1 review
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The site is a pain to navigate and I've noticed an increase in spam mail since switching to hostgator

Date of experience: February 16, 2024
Oregon
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Recent experiences with "help" was atrocious. Took 3+ days to resolve a security issue. I do not feel valued as a customer. Also, issues with your billing page, which for some odd reason will NOT display the prices of items. I feel overall that since joining HostGator the quality has declined rather dramatically.

Date of experience: February 16, 2024
New York
1 review
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Web reviews, but everything went down hill from there. Support is terrible, we are missing emails from clients, suppliers, etc. TERRIBLE!

Date of experience: February 16, 2024
Texas
1 review
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Honestly, Hostgator was chosen by someone else before I became the Office Administrator so I cannot truthfully answer this question.

Date of experience: February 16, 2024
North Carolina
1 review
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Long time customer, great customer service and technical support

Date of experience: February 16, 2024
Indiana
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For the third day in a row, I am unable to access my email cpanel. I have "chatted" with your tech support repeatedly, tried different browsers, two different computers, all without success. I hate what you have done to the site. I used to be able to access the stuff I needed and not I cannot. So I get to spend some time today looking for a new hosting company.

Date of experience: February 16, 2024
New York
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This service is the worst the the helpers are reading guides and take forever to get back to you.

Date of experience: February 16, 2024
AE
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My site keep showing coming soon every other week.

Date of experience: February 16, 2024
Nigeria
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Everything was good until lately when you reviewed your packages. My NEWLY purchased VPS account - (server-*******.turgidmax.com) has been so problematic with varying Errors ranging from DNS etc. Webmails don't work on this server, I am tired contacting SUPPORT on weekly basis. My old Aluminum Reseller still works Perfect with no single error. The other annoying part is that SOME of the support guys we meet on the Live Chat are not very knowledgeable. Am already moving my clients site away from this VPS account as it has affected the integrity of the services I offer as a reseller.

Date of experience: February 16, 2024
Pakistan
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It was ok in past
But was already expensive than other companies
But now they increased the price more Which is totally inacceptable
Its too expensive for me now on reseller plan

Date of experience: February 16, 2024
South Africa
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Been with HG for 10 years or so now and the quality of service has dropped. The pricing is also no longer competitive.

Date of experience: February 16, 2024
Canada
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Your support team is garbage and why am i being billed this, i have been a loyal customer for years and never had issues like this, the billing amount is incorrect@@!

Date of experience: February 16, 2024
NL
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The first time i need to support, you offered me a security package. It is frustrating. I migrate one of my website to anpther hosting provider and I continue to migrate the others.

Date of experience: February 16, 2024
California
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Terrible
February 23, 2024

Terrible. Price increase with no notification. Removed PayPal as payment option. Forced me to pay with credit card. Support staff unknowledgeable. Hate the new HostGator.

Date of experience: February 15, 2024
Malaysia
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Some of your team support didn't know what they talking about. Get more person with experience and knowledgeable. No need to see their degree if they don't know what the problem is.

Date of experience: February 15, 2024
Turkiye
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Many mistakes and problems and weak support. For me as customer for 10 years I see your scale is going down too much recently. Hope you would fix this and make your customers in better experience!

Date of experience: February 15, 2024
California
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It's very difficult to access the cPanel, it used to be easier before, now it takes me four or five clicks to get to it.

Date of experience: February 15, 2024
GB
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Trying to buy a domain name to add to my hosting account for 5 days. Amazed that I have been unable to do this. Come on hostgator this is your business

Date of experience: February 15, 2024
Arizona
1 review
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I do not like that I have to see an ad before I can get to my email.

Date of experience: February 15, 2024