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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.


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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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Update your server dependencies, clean up your dashboard UI, stop harassing in the dashboard for paid upgrades, make basic navigation more simple and straightforward, hire more call center associates to field calls in less than 3 hours of hold time.

Date of experience: February 25, 2024
Washington
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It received positive reviews when I was doing internet searching.

Date of experience: February 25, 2024
Mexico
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I have been using HostGator for many years and the service and support are excellent.

Date of experience: February 25, 2024
Georgia
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Good prices and features originally, but seeing all the changes, i'm iffy on reupping when my sub runs out

Date of experience: February 25, 2024
Georgia
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I've had this hosting service for months, and every time I come to do something I hit a brick wall. This time it is setting up an Outlook mailbox. I have copied and pasted everything from the instructions I was provided, but I keep getting a server error--both on the Outlook app and in my Cpanel. I've never had so much trouble setting up a website and accompanying emails as I have with HostGator.

Date of experience: February 25, 2024
Israel
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Don't remember why I chose you guys, but you are awesome!

Date of experience: February 25, 2024
Virginia
2 reviews
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Changing the system without notifying customers. Trouble finding how to autorenew services. My main domain is not listed. Does anyone actually read this feedback?

Date of experience: February 25, 2024
Japan
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Information overload is your main problem. Life is complex simplify your systems.

Date of experience: February 25, 2024
Maryland
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I don't need to be reminded for privacy every time I log in.
The quick links on Websites to cpanel should be on top of the sites listed.

Date of experience: February 25, 2024
New York
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The way the reconfiguration has complicated reaching the file management page is HORRIBLE. AND the fact that there's a splash page to add extra services. If we want it, we'll order it. Don't shove it in our faces EVERY TIME WE LOG IN.

Date of experience: February 25, 2024
Virginia
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Good services and perfect business ethics, available customer services.

Date of experience: February 25, 2024
Cyprus
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I have 2 websites that are running very slow and they always have issues.

Date of experience: February 25, 2024
Australia
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Price, and apparent ease of use... 1 month later, still trying to get my wordpress site working

Date of experience: February 25, 2024
AE
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So far we are satisfied with your service. Thank you

Date of experience: February 25, 2024
Australia
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Make it cheaper
March 6, 2024

Make it cheaper. The renew price is surprisingly high.

Date of experience: February 24, 2024
Germany
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When I log on, I want to have a link to the file manager immedialty. Instead I have to go hunt for it. I don't want constant advertisments to buy more features as soon as I log in.

Date of experience: February 24, 2024
Australia
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The price and customer service and features and easy install for wordpress

Date of experience: February 24, 2024
Mississippi
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I hate this new payment page
March 6, 2024

I hate this new payment page. It is difficult to navigate and half the time I give up and try to come back to it. The previous way was much easier, this is bullcrap. If you don't want my money I can always find someplace that will take my money without having to jump thru hoops. Change it.

Date of experience: February 24, 2024
Australia
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I would never choose HostGator again or recommend it. Customer Support is terrible.

Date of experience: February 24, 2024
California
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Back in 2009 when I started my reseller hosting, I chose HostGator because I liked Brent Oxley's (HostGator founder) focus to providing the best hosting services backed up with outstanding customer service.

That ended when EIG purchased HostGator from Brent in 2012. Service rapidly deteriorated to where my hosting was subpar and customer support staff was reduced to less than half, which lead to support call wait times to many times over an hour. And support tickets taking two or more days before I received a reply.

But I stuck with HostGator, hoping it would improve.

It eventually did. But it took many years.

Support wait times have reduced as well.

I am leaving HostGator because a few issues that have happened in the past few years.

If you would like to know what they are, you can reach me at the phone number below.

Best regards,

Ralph O. Sharp
*******727

P.S. My recent calls to HostGator over the past few days have been excellent with Mike and Jamie. As well as a month ago on January 20th when I called to cancel my hosting. Sorry, I don't recall the gentleman's name, but he was great as well.

Date of experience: February 24, 2024