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Founded in 2002
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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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Colombia
1 review
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Una buena experiencia
April 20, 2022

No he podido crear el mapa del sitio, y parece que es problema del dominio.

Date of experience: April 20, 2022
South Africa
1 review
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There are issues when highlighted they remain unsolved and some have a cost bearing o my account

Date of experience: April 20, 2022
Nigeria
1 review
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Its been over 2 months since I renewed my domain subscription. I have been trying to resolve the same complaints since. Its become rather frustrating and embarrassing that such a minor issue even after escalation has remained unsolved.
My business is grossly impacted and im practically on the verge of asking for contract termination with host gator.

Date of experience: April 20, 2022
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Initially it took over 24hrs to get my domain and hosting up and running. It took two calls to customer service to be resolved. It was just a propagation issue but needed something to be done on your back end. Also took a further 24hrs for the SSL certificate to become live.

Date of experience: April 20, 2022
Saudi Arabia
1 review
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It was a random choice and very difficult to get help

Date of experience: April 20, 2022
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It was cheap and a forum I was on recommended it to me.

Date of experience: April 19, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Lowell,

Thank you for choosing HostGator!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thought the customer service was good but haven't heard back from them

Date of experience: April 19, 2022
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Just question that was answered
April 20, 2022

Just question that was answered
Just question that was answered
Just question that was answered
Just question that was answered

Date of experience: April 19, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Rick,

Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Mexico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It's working well
April 20, 2022

It's working well. I feel secure and I think it worth.

Date of experience: April 19, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hi Cuauhtemoc,

We are glad you think so! Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Australia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The support given was helpful
April 20, 2022

The support given was helpful. Barniday was very patient and took time to help me solve the problem of not able to load up images.

Date of experience: April 19, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Lai,

We are so glad to hear that!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Ghana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Pros:
April 20, 2022

Pros:
- Overall reliable
- Company established long ago
- Clean and professional interfaces both on Portal and CPanel

Cons:
- Still missing crypto options payment in 2022 while competition has been offering it for years
- Customer support chat interface UI could be improved and adapted to neumorphism

Date of experience: April 19, 2022
Florida
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Best customer service in town
April 20, 2022

It's easy to use. Fantastic support. Wonderful hosting company.

Date of experience: April 19, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hi Angel,

Good to hear! Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Date of experience: April 19, 2022
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quality It has been great. Amazing Service and Experience

Date of experience: April 19, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Benjamin,

We do have excellent service and experience. Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Pakistan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy Interface and Maintaining the websites are more than easy

Date of experience: April 19, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Mazhar,

Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

South Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I've used them before and am pleased with the kind help of their team

Date of experience: April 19, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Linda,

We are so happy you came back. Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Colombia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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No recibi notificacion para el vencimiento de mi dominio ahora no se como renovarlo, agradezco ssu informacion

Date of experience: April 19, 2022
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Not sure why
April 19, 2022

Not sure why. It was just the first one I tried and it seems to be working well.

Date of experience: April 19, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Errol,

That is so good to hear. Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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It's good
Good good good good good good good good ~

Date of experience: April 19, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hi MhaAtma,

That is so good to hear. Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator

Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Better tech support
April 19, 2022

Better tech support. And up time is more reliable.

Date of experience: April 19, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Katryce,

We do have pretty awesome tech support. Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator