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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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May 14, 2022

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Date of experience: April 14, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Saier,

We would love to get more information from you. We will be in contact with you soon.

DJ
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Virginia
1 review
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Easy to use, great support, affordable prices and more than one option for our business

Date of experience: April 14, 2022
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over a year old

Hey Ken,

Thank you for your review!

DJ
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Arizona
1 review
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You keep changing my, htaccess file and consequently disabling my client's websites and backend sites. Today was very stressful because of your actions.

Date of experience: April 14, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Ryne,

We are sorry to hear that. We would love to fix this. We have asked an Escalations Manager to assist.

DJ
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Kenya
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Reliable service
April 14, 2022

Reliable service. Excellent customer service.

Date of experience: April 14, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey John,

Thank you for your review!

DJ
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GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I made a mistake, I should have chosen another host. Once the current hosting is due for renewal I will be moving to a new hosting

Date of experience: April 14, 2022
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over a year old

Hey Timothy,

We hate to hear you feel that way. We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out and assist.

DJ
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Colombia
1 review
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It has been a great help in my work, and the technical support has always been reliable and efficient.

Date of experience: April 14, 2022
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over a year old

Hey Willmar,

You are most welcome. Thank you for your review!

DJ
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Germany
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Most likely I'm changing hosting I'm constantly having trouble sending emails

Date of experience: April 14, 2022
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over a year old

Hey Edin,

We would love to take a look into this. We have asked for an Escalations Manager to reach out.

DJ
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Thailand
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good hosting and support with 24/7 technician online that great.

Date of experience: April 14, 2022
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over a year old

Hey Chairat,

Thank you for your review!

DJ
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Sweden
1 review
0 helpful votes
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May 14, 2022

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Date of experience: April 14, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Jonas,

We would love to know your thoughts. We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out.

DJ
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Malaysia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Security sucks
May 14, 2022

Security sucks. Not able to protect user server from hacker.

Date of experience: April 13, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Kuan,

We hate to hear you feel this way. We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out and assist.

DJ
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India
1 review
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Being a tech company, your chat system is very very poor and bad services, it has no sound notification no alert / notification while chatting. You don't have proper customer care e-mail ID, and no reply of complaints from your side.

Date of experience: April 13, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Ritesh,

Thank you for your feedback. We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out and assist.

DJ
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California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I feel more professional and secure with Hostgator

Date of experience: April 13, 2022
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over a year old

Hey Stemmons,

Thank you for your review!

DJ
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Costa Rica
1 review
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Is the better hosting and the prices are very affordable

Date of experience: April 13, 2022
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over a year old

Hey Luis,

Thank you for your review.

DJ
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NL
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I got it because of good price and unlimited domain hosting. But since I signed up, I have found that the chat is always helpful and solves my issues quickly. So far I have only put up a WP blog and a simple Joomla site. I am looking forward to building a e-commerce site with your help.

Date of experience: April 13, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey August,

Gret reasons! Thank you for your review!

DJ
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Costa Rica
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Best hosting service and customer and tech support

Date of experience: April 13, 2022
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over a year old

Hey Sue,

We agree! Thank you for your review!

DJ
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Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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After comparing many different hosting services, I decided to go with Hostgator.

Date of experience: April 13, 2022
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over a year old

Hey Edward,

Good choice!

DJ
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California
1 review
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My brother was a referral
April 14, 2022

My brother was a referral. Thank goodness. I just love this web company. There is a few things I would like to tell you about the Website Builder if I could.

Thanks
Kim
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Date of experience: April 13, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Kim,

Thank you so much for choosing us!

DJ
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Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I leave te ease of access and it is very easy to use.

Date of experience: April 13, 2022
Reputation T. — HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hey Derrick,

That is awesome. Thank you for your review!

DJ
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Barbados
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent reviews, great & fast customer service, and consistent platform

Date of experience: April 13, 2022
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over a year old

Hey David,

Thank you for your awesome review!

DJ
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Ecuador
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Servicio excelente sin novedad hasta el momento. Sin novedad. Solo hace falta soporte en espaƱol.

Date of experience: April 13, 2022
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over a year old

Hey Mario,

Thank you for your review!

DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator