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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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Canada
1 review
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Lost content recovered.
May 5, 2022

There was a glitch in my website where I kept getting error messages, and then all my blog content was lost. One phone call and they were able to run some diagnostics, fix the glitch and recover my content. Very pleased.

Date of experience: May 5, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hi Jacine,

Thank you for the awesome review!

Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Communications for PPB Site
May 5, 2022

The wait is a problem however the CS rep is great, I have 4 sites with you and I hate the long waits to speak to a live person.

Date of experience: May 5, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Richard,

We are so glad to hear you were happy with our reps. Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Confused on Installation
May 5, 2022

Needed help with installation and deleting emails,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Date of experience: May 5, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey B. A.

If you still need help, feel free to give us a call or chat and we will be happy to help!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Still having issues
June 4, 2022

I am still having issues with sent emails, through Google) ending up in the recipients Spam folder. I found on the Google site what I thought might help resolve it and the Host Gator support tech helped me make the changes suggested but I (and my employees) are still having the issue. There is still some "finger pointing" going on between Google and HostGator.

Date of experience: May 5, 2022
India
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good hosting company
May 5, 2022

Good company for small to medium sized website. Customer support is excellent. They work round the clock

Date of experience: May 5, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Krishna,

Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Disappointed at best
June 4, 2022

I have had nothing but problems with hostgator. We upgraded our services to the VPS package and the service diminished even more. If you look at our account, we were and are plagued with nothing but issues. We lost several clients because of the responses and services that provided.

Date of experience: May 5, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Peter,

We would love to talk to you. We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out and assist.

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Set up Staging Server
May 5, 2022

Server set up was fast. Server has performed with little problem. This is a staging server to build out and test new site features.

Date of experience: May 5, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Buried,

Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great! Don't even think abou or worry!
Great! Don't even think abou or worry! Great! Don't even think abou or worry!

Date of experience: May 5, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Larry,

That is awesome. Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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OUTSTANDING SERVICE
May 5, 2022

24 7 tech help. If there is ever any problems they are resolved in a timely manor.

Date of experience: May 5, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey James,

That is right. Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Uganda
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Satisfied
May 5, 2022

I love my experiences with Hostgator, and mostly the live support that handles every issue to the fullest.
How I wish they put up a WhatsApp support line as well.

Date of experience: May 5, 2022
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great products and Service!
May 5, 2022

Great products and Service! And you cant beat the price for all the services that you get.

Date of experience: May 5, 2022
RU
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good job
May 5, 2022

Everything is good. Site is working and i'm satisfied

Date of experience: May 5, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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One of your techs destroyed my website -and his counter part defended him -I tried to call mangement -no response -I am going to take action against your company - legal and social media -you should be put out of business -

Date of experience: May 5, 2022
AE
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thank you
May 5, 2022

I recommend this platform they can help you if you need it fast

Date of experience: May 5, 2022
Thailand
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very Good
May 5, 2022

Support more experience and quick fix all problems

Date of experience: May 5, 2022
Mexico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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May 5, 2022

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Date of experience: May 4, 2022
Nigeria
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very impressive
May 5, 2022

Quick response, wonderful customer service, I am satisfied with their services

Date of experience: May 4, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Aina,

That is great! Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

VC
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Downtime
June 4, 2022

Repeatedly over the past few months, our website has been down in some cases for hours at a time. We have been loyal customers for many years and had hoped communication with tech support would provide answers. We were shrugged off and told "we are upgrading our servers". This is going on too long!

Date of experience: May 4, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Julie,

We will check this out! We will have an Escalations Manager reach out!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Peru
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excelente servicio
May 5, 2022

Desde que tengo cuenta con hosgator, me han dado un excelente trato al tener inconvenientes, la ayuda casi al instante.

Date of experience: May 4, 2022
TW
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Friendly customer support
May 5, 2022

All customer support agents are friendly and did their best, but it seems the server is somehow unstable and with error that leads to our mailing system is randomly with error which last for almost a week. But overall, HostGator is good.

Date of experience: May 4, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Miao,

It is so refreshing to hear how kind our support is. Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator