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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.
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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Not a very intuitive interface for rookies. For example, I don't even know how to simply delete a website that I created from the Dashboard. Terrible design.
I bought a domain name but there are no clear instructions on how to proceed
It took me a lot of time to activate my blog and even now logging in takes a lot of time! SOrry
To update inaccuracies in our domain info.
If possible i would have given No Star rating.
The online service is deplorable and so time consuming.
The Chats close down before they solve issues.
The new Chats don't have the previous info so I have had to repeat my issue 3 consecutive times. And still my issue of your domain needing updating is still not resolved
SSL keep giving me problem and customer service is also not responding.
It was really hard to make ftp work, the. Coreftp I downloaded seemed to be wrongly configured because when trying to open it with CoreFTP and FileZilla it gave an error... finally I came to the conclussion that I might need something easier to setup, but the options I have are paid, so maybe I'll just stick with github sites for a while
I've had a Hostgator account since 2012 I believe. Easy choice. :)
Hi Michael,
Thank you for the kind review!
Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator
They have the best prices, quality servers, and all the features I need!
Hi William,
Thank you for the kind review!
Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator
Reviews found on the internet. Uptime coupled with ease of use with wordpress.
Hi Mary,
We are very happy to hear this. Thank you for being apart of the HostGator community!
Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator
I read a number of positive reviews and felt the plans were the best fit for our site.
Hi James,
We are very happy to hear this. Thank you for being apart of the HostGator community!
Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator
Good price, enough of features as far as I know now.
Hi Harriet,
Thank you for the kind review!
Marissa
Customer Advocate at HostGator
I can't install the system myself, I have to submit a work order every time, so the efficiency is too low
It has been a while since having a site with hostgator and a lot has changed. Overall I am pleased and learning quickly.
Hey Jim,
We are so happy to have you. Let us know if you need any assistance!
DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator
The hosting seems good so far and the support has been great! Very happy so far with hostgator.
Hey Kelly,
It only gets better with HostGator. Thank you for your review!
DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator
Good reviews from affiliates, partners and YouTube.
Almost instant phone support, tech guy Jerome super nice, polite and friendly very professional, knowledgeable solved my issue right away!
So far very happy,. THANK YOU JEROME
Hey Constantin,
We are so glad that Jerome could help out and do such a great job. Thank you for your wonderful review.
DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator
Very confusing getting started on website builder.
Hey David,
We definitely do not want you to be confused. We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out and assist.
DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator
I saw a website that was a tutorial and several sites had Hostgator as friendly to new website builders.
Hey Lisa,
Thank you for your kind review!
DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator
Its reliable and trusted by millions of online entrepreneurs
Hey Michael,
You got that right! Thank you for your review.
DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator
Since starting my hosting with HostGator I have been inundated with unsolicited phone calls to my personal phone at a rate of 3 per hour. I didn't intend for you to share that personal information and I find this to be an invasion of my privacy.
Hey William,
We definitely do not share your personal information. It sounds like you don't have domain privacy. We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out and explain it better.
DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator
AWESOME and AWESOME and AWESOME! The BEST IN THE WORLD! NOTHING COMPARES TO ALL THIS AWESOME PLATFORM!
Hey Kenneth,
WOW! Thank you for such an AWESOME review! We appreciate it!
DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator
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Hey William,
We can definitely help with that. We have asked an Escalations Manager to reach out and assist.
DJ
Customer Advocate at HostGator