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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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Minnesota
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The technician was very helpful and patiently helped me figure out all my questions.

Date of experience: April 16, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hi Julie,

Thank you for the awesome review!

Marissa
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Peru
1 review
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I tried it a while ago because of its prices, stayed because it has excellent customer service.

Date of experience: April 16, 2022
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over a year old

Hi Hector,

We are always happy to hear this. Thank you for the kind feedback!

Marissa
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AE
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Because more than 3 years working with Hostgator and is so nice service and also he solve all my problems and easy

Date of experience: April 16, 2022
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over a year old

Hi Mohammed,

We are always happy to hear this. Thank you for the awesome review!

Marissa
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India
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It is wonderful
April 16, 2022

It is wonderful. It is value for money and most convenient. I had to upload on two domains and it is working great

Date of experience: April 16, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hi Sameer,

We are always happy to hear this. Thank you for the awesome review!

Marissa
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North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It was the best around at that time. It have been over a decade

Date of experience: April 16, 2022
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over a year old

Hi Odell,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review!

Marissa
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Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I was looking for an alternative to GoDaddy and I tried HG and haven't been disappointed yet after many years.

Date of experience: April 16, 2022
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over a year old

Hi William,

We are always happy to hear this. Thank you for the awesome review!

Marissa
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New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Your server sucks $#*!ing $#*!
May 16, 2022

Your server sucks $#*!ing $#*!. $#*!s so $#*!ing slow

Date of experience: April 16, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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My experience with Hostgator has been great, so far. I am enjoying my reseller package.

Date of experience: April 16, 2022
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over a year old

Hi Wezi,

We are always happy to hear this. Thank you for the awesome review!

Marissa
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Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I've used them for years and it's a go to spot for me.

Date of experience: April 16, 2022
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over a year old

Hi Elken,

We are always happy to hear this. Thank you for the kind review!

Marissa
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Peru
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Is fast and the support is very good the tools are easy to use

Date of experience: April 16, 2022
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over a year old

Hi Edwin,

Thank you for being apart of the HostGator community!

Marissa
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North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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HostGator is awesome they help with all you need for your site.

Date of experience: April 16, 2022
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over a year old

Hi Russell,

We are always happy to hear this. Thank you for the awesome review!

Marissa
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GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Straight forward, no hidden costs or charges. Everything was explained well so I felt confident with the service.

Date of experience: April 16, 2022
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over a year old

Hi Emma,

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Marissa
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South Africa
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Can't remember
April 16, 2022

Can't remember. Probably because of your advertising?

Date of experience: April 16, 2022
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over a year old

Hi Heather,

Thank you for the kind review!

Marissa
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Philippines
1 review
0 helpful votes
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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..

Date of experience: April 16, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hi Joshua,

We are always happy to hear this. Thank you for the awesome review!

Marissa
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Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Time consuming, confusing, that's about all i have to say

Date of experience: April 16, 2022
Georgia
1 review
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Date of experience: April 16, 2022
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Hi Lasha,

Thank you for the kind review!

Marissa
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Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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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.

Date of experience: April 16, 2022
Australia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It was where my service moved to over the last 18 years

Date of experience: April 16, 2022
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over a year old

Hi Yoome,

Thank you for the awesome review!

Marissa
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India
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very bad, always malware on c panel and hg support not able to help on that

Date of experience: April 16, 2022
Jordan
1 review
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My experience was good, and i don't love WordPress

Date of experience: April 16, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hi Abdullah,

Thank you for being apart of the HostGator community!

Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator