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Founded in 2002
Houston, Texas, United States
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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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Jamaica
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Using HG makes my deployments a bit easier coupled with the technical expertise.

Date of experience: November 30, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

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Canada
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Excellent support
November 29, 2022

Excellent support. Took the extra mile to do a conference call with my Previous host. Took the time time to get the page up and running.

Date of experience: November 29, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

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That's great! Thank you for your review!

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Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good customer service and ease of use with wordpress.

Date of experience: November 29, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

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New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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In the past, I had spoken with people in the technical support of Hostgator that unfortunately didn't have the knowledge to resolve my issue or didn't take the time to resolve my issue and always recommended me to other companies to resolve my issue. Things honestly damage the reputation of the company. Today I called the company for the last time and May Ann Rose was very polite and with a lot of knowledge was able to resolve my issue. I think Companies should be more selective with their employees and hire people like her or promote people like her who understand the importance of good customer service to help other employees.

Date of experience: November 29, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

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Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent Service
November 29, 2022

The service rep was fast, efficient and courteous. What more could you ask for?

Date of experience: November 29, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

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India
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Best Services
November 29, 2022

One shot my issue was fixed. Its great,

I m using almost 10 years HostGator Server. I m happy with all services

From: HP Software Technology India

Date of experience: November 29, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

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Illinois
1 review
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Very Patient CSR
November 28, 2022

I was on hold for two hours because I usually call in at night to avoid chat. I finally gave in and did a chat session and I was very impatient with the CSR when the chat initiated, but they handled it well and resolved the situation immediately with quick responses and gave me screenshots. The CSR should be considered for internal support group or a ops manager position based on the way they handled my bad attitude. Dont let this one move on. I use to be a call center manager so I value those who can be patient and put up with customers issues and impatience that was not caused by employee in the first place. My wife and I run a business where we help multiple small business, and always push them to use hostgator, and this is exactly why we favor hostgator.

Date of experience: November 28, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

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Idaho
1 review
0 helpful votes
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10/10 Would Recommend
November 27, 2022

I had an issue with SSL and HTTP redirect, and the awesome customer support kindly fixed it quickly!
Thank you so much! HostGator's support has always been kind and knowledgeable. You do good work! Stay Great! :D

Date of experience: November 27, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

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Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Helpful service
November 26, 2022

Received particularly good service today from "Namie." Competent and helpful. Quickly understood and resolved problem.

Date of experience: November 26, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

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Japan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Billing question
November 25, 2022

I had several questions about my hosting billing - the customer service person was very helpful, professional and kind. Every time I use the Live Chat feature, I have someone who is helpful. Great service. Many thanks

Date of experience: November 25, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

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Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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NOT USER FRIENDLY
December 25, 2022

Impossible to get a straight answer out of Hostgator, they are not user-friendly and horrible to try to get anything accomplished with. Once you transfer your domain there is no going back for 60 days, so they have you over a barrel. I can't wait to go elsewhere. If there was a minus rating I would give it.

Date of experience: November 25, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

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Give us a shout at reputation@newfold.com and we will get you the answers you need.

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Sri Lanka
1 review
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I am from Sri Lanka and becuse of the econimic crises here I need to get invoice extention. At that time they have provided me 10 days of time to settle my invoice. Good job i am highly recomonded this people

Date of experience: November 24, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

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Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Here I'd like to share my experience dealing with HostGator for the last three or four years already. I like most of you, first check the company that could provide high-class hosting options for WordPress. Second, I checked the prices, and third, not less important for me I also took attention to the verbal assistance. I could say that HostGator is #1 not only in providing high class and reasonable prices for the hosting but it providing amazing assistance service. Just today I lost some important information and the serviceman of the HostGator was with me all the time until I did not find out all the necessary information. I can just say: Bravo HostGator! Today when most webpages provide either FAQ service or bot service it is so rare and so valuable to have online chat with a professional. Good Job, I'd say!

Date of experience: November 24, 2022
Montana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Online Chat
November 23, 2022

The online agent fixed my issue within minutes! Friendly and knowledgeable.

Date of experience: November 23, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

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Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Did not hear back - no return call
December 23, 2022

I called Hostgator because we were hit with Hurricane Ian...All phone #'s were changed. The girl told me how to update my phone # for billing, but most important, and not addressed...on my website, the phone # is incorrect. She said she could not address that and someone would call be back and she marked as urgent. Til this day - 5 days past - I have had no call back. Hostgator designed my website and there doesn't seem to be a way to change or edit the title which is on home page and where the phone # is incorrect. So as it stands, since 9/28 - people call and get that the phone is no longer in service and think we are out of business. I receive no business calls any more. (2 months)

Date of experience: November 23, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

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If this is still an issue give us a shout at reputation@newfold.com and we will figure this out.

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Egypt
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent Services
November 23, 2022

Professional support, fast action, and easily communication.

Date of experience: November 23, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

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You hit the trifecta there! Thank you for your review!

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Israel
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fast and good service
November 23, 2022

I usually contact their support team via the chat if i need help and they are usually very helpful and fast. Recommend.

Date of experience: November 23, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

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Uganda
1 review
0 helpful votes
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BEST EXPERIENCE
November 23, 2022

I Normally Get the best Experience every time i reach Live Chart with HostGator, it took Almost three Hours For all my website problems to be solved, Sreevas Joined After 20minutes but he/she did a great work, thanks alot to you and the whole HostGator Team members Salute

Date of experience: November 23, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

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Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Host Gator is great
November 21, 2022

Host Gator is great. Thank you for helping me dump GoDaddy.

Date of experience: November 21, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hi Brian,

Thank you for choosing HostGator!

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Australia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Fantastic Support!
November 21, 2022

Raksha from HostGator support was very knowledgable, provided prompt responses to my questions and pre-empted any problems I had. This definitely provided me with a great and seamless experience. Thank you again!

Date of experience: November 21, 2022
Reputation T. HostGator Rep
over a year old

Hi Mel,

Thank you for your lovely review on Raksha!

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