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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 technician was very helpful and patiently helped me figure out all my questions.
I tried it a while ago because of its prices, stayed because it has excellent customer service.
Hi Hector,
We are always happy to hear this. Thank you for the kind feedback!
Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator
Because more than 3 years working with Hostgator and is so nice service and also he solve all my problems and easy
Hi Mohammed,
We are always happy to hear this. Thank you for the awesome review!
Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator
It is wonderful. It is value for money and most convenient. I had to upload on two domains and it is working great
Hi Sameer,
We are always happy to hear this. Thank you for the awesome review!
Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator
It was the best around at that time. It have been over a decade
Hi Odell,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review!
Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator
I was looking for an alternative to GoDaddy and I tried HG and haven't been disappointed yet after many years.
Hi William,
We are always happy to hear this. Thank you for the awesome review!
Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator
Your server sucks $#*!ing $#*!. $#*!s so $#*!ing slow
My experience with Hostgator has been great, so far. I am enjoying my reseller package.
Hi Wezi,
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Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator
I've used them for years and it's a go to spot for me.
Hi Elken,
We are always happy to hear this. Thank you for the kind review!
Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator
Is fast and the support is very good the tools are easy to use
Hi Edwin,
Thank you for being apart of the HostGator community!
Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator
HostGator is awesome they help with all you need for your site.
Hi Russell,
We are always happy to hear this. Thank you for the awesome review!
Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator
Straight forward, no hidden costs or charges. Everything was explained well so I felt confident with the service.
Hi Emma,
Thank you for the awesome feedback!
Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator
Can't remember. Probably because of your advertising?
Hi Heather,
Thank you for the kind review!
Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator
It had been a great pleasure being part of your reputable company providing quality service.
Our company apexmist.com and zeitencrest.com are given the best uptime service with zero maintenance for the past year.
We will continue and promote your services all throughout our marketplace.
Your services are very reliable and outstanding! Thank you and keep up..
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Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator
Time consuming, confusing, that's about all i have to say
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Hi Lasha,
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Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator
I pay almost $500 for this service. And the customer services has been outsourced, and every since... this has been the worst experience. I'm so frustrated b/c I have been dealing with issues and calling for support since last year. Unfortunately, it seems that I will have to cancel this service after being with you all for 10 years.
If I can't get customer service when I needed, if the supervisor never calls back, when there is a language bearer with the customer service rep, and I have to call back repeatedly for over 7 months for the same issues that have never been resolved. What's the point of paying for this service.
Most recently, I finally found two people to build to of my websites... and you do not have an option to add a user for those purposes. This is very sensitive information and I don't want to give my password, and access to all of my account information.
I should be able to add a user only to the website building platform, without them having access to my password and my billing information.
Again, your customer service is the ABSOLUTE WORST! I loved it when I could call, get the same person, and they stayed on the phone until the issue was resolved. Now, you all collect your subscription payments and can careless if we have good service, get things resolved.
I use to refer Hostgator. I can honestly say that I absolutely HATE this service now. I'm so angry that I have been calling for this long to no avail.
And the fact that I've called several times in the last couple of weeks and asked for a return call from a supervisor, or for the call to be escalated... they have either voluntarily hung the phone after I've been on hold over an hour, or they say someone will call back, and I never get the call back.
It makes no sense that you do not have a way to add a user to an account. Most people don't know how to personally build their own website. This should be fundamental to this service.
It was where my service moved to over the last 18 years
Hi Yoome,
Thank you for the awesome review!
Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator
Very bad, always malware on c panel and hg support not able to help on that
My experience was good, and i don't love WordPress
Hi Abdullah,
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Marissa
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


Hi Julie,
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Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator