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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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The free Website Builder enabled me to create a site that is much better than one I might have built by writing code myself in HTML, etc. - 10 times better. That saved me so many hours of work, and it was fun to use. And the low price for a 3-year subscription was very helpful as well.
Hey Don,
Thank you for your review!
DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator
We changed our Website to point to a new location and it went super easy.
Hey Ken,
That is awesome news. Thank you for your review!
DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator
The service meet my expectations. Support is also good.
Hey Mantas,
Thank you for your review!
DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator
I'm satisfied overall with my hosting package. Easy to use template based packages.
Hey Jeff,
Thank you for your review!
DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator
Overall great, Of course depends on who you get on the other line.
Hey Gustavo,
Thank you for your review!
DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator
I'm content with the tech support received. The online support representative was polite, professional and knowledgeable.
Hey Vlad,
That is our customer support for you! Thank you for your review!
DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator
Helpful for a non-Techy person. Price was right and not having any trouble.
Hey David,
Thank you for your review!
DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator
Thanksgiving for your best platform. I am enjoying with your services
Hey Sehrish,
Thank you for your review!
DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator
Switch from siteground and it's Better than siteground thus far!
Hey Chaquita,
That is so awesome! Thank you for your review!
DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator
All good. Everything has been working as expected. Just took my awhile to wrap my head around all of this again.
Hey Kevin,
We are so happy to hear this. Thank you for your review!
DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator
Everything works perfectly,. Server always up, customer assistance is excellent
Hey Hernan,
That is great! Thank you for your review!
DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator
Its a Normal experience. We didn't find added values. Thank you
Hi there,
That is so good to hear! Thank you for your review!
DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator
A smooth process to update the system for our website. Every step is user friendly.
Hey Roland,
That is so good to hear! Thank you for your review!
DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator
Hey Janet,
Thank you for your review!
DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator
Easy to use, easy to build website, affordable pricing.
Hey Joann,
Thank you for your review!
DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator
Telephone customer service response is spotty at best.
Hey Michael,
Thank you for your feedback. We greatly appreciate it!
DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator
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


Hey Rachael,
Thank you for your rating!
DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator