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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.
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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Your servers go down every month. I've had to call and deal with your terrible customer service every 4-5 weeks. I was even on the phone on Christmas Eve, trying to get you to fix the server errors and get my business back online. You are one of the worst companies I have ever dealt with.
Using it ever since... tried other hosting but drawn back to hostgator... there was a time where I sense there's changes in your service but its ok.
You guys think its cool to have your support staff rush and hang up on its customers
In safari, after the screen to enter my user id, Safari always prompts to create a new password. I just need to enter it not create a new one.
Great product, Always working for me. Not many issues. Great customer service
I took a class on web design through Udemy. The instructor recommended HostGator.
The price, what's included, and level of service brought me and has kept me here so far, many many years.
You are killing me with ads and requests to buy more services.
Give me a break
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. :(
You dont have antivirus apart from that everything is cool
Can't tell which domain or site goes with which Baby plan renewal, confusing.
To many steps to get past spam sales for services I do not want to get to my file manager.
Low introductory fee, but stayed because of its utility.
Horrible customer service, No informing customer prior increase in pricing
Just fantastic uptime, support, features--everything!
Good online reviews that talked about excellent tech support.
Almost every plugin show php issue but in hostgator newer version of php is 7.5 and they support 8.1
Website stops all the time, Can pay anymore without a contract with paypal, I don't want a contract, why am I forced to use it?. I see 4 accounts number in payment method. But does not define what those are. The whole new website and functionality is so much worse and harder to navigate than before. Bad user experience.
I chose hostgator and have been working with them for a long time. Changes are being made onto the platform subsequently. Changes are affecting email accounts and so on. Right now 5 of my email accounts are requesting for password. Why is this so? Never encountered such issues before.
Because you don't charge for SSL Certificates and having SSL certificates makes the web a much safer place.
Answer: SITEGROUND FIXED IN HOURS WHAT HOSTGATOR DID NOT OR COULD NOT FIX IN 9 DAYS
Answer: The chat will get you to someone but they will never know what to do to help you. Courteous but useless.
Answer: Hi Bill, We are most definitely a legit company. We've been in the web hosting business since 2002. We've recently been rated in #2 in the top 10 web hosting companies but The Top 10. https://web-hosting.thetop10sites.com/ You can also see our current web hosting offerings here: https://www.hostgator.com/ Please let us know if you have any other questions. Thanks! Erinn Reputation Manager for HostGator

